Bulgaria is a defender of freedom and opponent of Russian genocidal policy-President of Ukraine on the results

"It is very important that at the time of this century the moral crisis in Europe, Bulgaria is a defender of freedom and opponent of absolutely genocide policy, which Russia leads against our state, independence, freedom, against our people," said Vladimir Zelensky, communicating with media representatives According to the results of negotiations with Nikolai Denkov in Sofia.

The President noted that it is difficult for some people to recognize the reality of Russian evil when the positions of Russian artillery, which burns cities and villages in Ukraine, are located thousands of kilometers from them when these people do not know what is life under constant Russian rocket terror.

This is more valuable, according to Vladimir Zelensky, the help of those countries and peoples that do not ignore the evil committed by Russia in Ukraine, and chose the moral path of protection of life and freedom. “I want to thank you, Bulgaria, with the support of the protection of our people's life and freedom! I thank you very much, Mr. Prime Minister, and thank you Ms.

Vice Prime Minister, once again thank you to the whole government and Parliament of Bulgaria for the moral power of your decisions, for honestly recognizing reality and existing threats, ” Vladimir Zelensky emphasized. As the President of Ukraine noted, now is the time when everyone who values ​​international order and wishes peace to themselves and other peoples must be unity, because unity gives power. “Today, Mr. Prime Minister and I have held very meaningful negotiations.

The whole complex of our relations and, of course, is primarily safety. The recent Russian terrorist attack at the Kakhovka Hydroelectric power plant, which caused an unprecedented blow and polluted our common Black Sea, demonstrated what a fragile situation is, as long as Russia's aggression is ongoing in our region. We agreed to significantly intensify the cooperation of defense agencies and in general - in the defense sector.

Rest assured: we will definitely share all the beneficial security experience gained in this war, so that our common force becomes greater, ”Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. During the meeting, the parties also discussed the defense assistance provided by Bulgaria to Ukraine, including specific details of the transfer of the current defense package. “We expect to continue such cooperation, which has already helped protect many lives. We thank you very much for that.

We will continue the conversation today, in particular, about the restoration of the practice of treatment and rehabilitation of Ukrainians, Ukrainian soldiers in Bulgaria, as well as about training in military and medical staff from Ukraine, ”the Head of State said. The President also invited Bulgarian companies to participate in the restoration of Ukraine, in particular in the reconstruction of educational objects.

According to him, Bulgaria is ready to get involved in ecological cooperation, in the field of digitalization. Leaders have paid special attention to energy cooperation, as energy independence and markets stability are part of each country's security architecture. “Together, we are able to give our countries more stability guarantees in energy and - more importantly, guarantees of price attractiveness for ordinary people, ordinary consumers. We need to protect people from price crises.

And I am glad that energy is becoming one of the priorities of cooperation between our countries - between Ukraine and Bulgaria. The Bulgaria Parliament approved, and as soon as our energy ministers signed the relevant memorandums of cooperation, ”said Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The meeting discussed the issues of interaction in the field of European and Euro -Atlantic integration.

The President of Ukraine emphasized that our state is counting on the beginning of the negotiations on future EU membership this year. “They have signed a joint declaration with Mr. Prime Minister, which certifies the support of Bulgaria of our Euro-Atlantic integration. This is the 22nd such package. The obvious majority in Europe is for joint security. This is a priority. I also want to thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, ”the head of state said.

Separately, Volodymyr Zelenskyy informed Bulgaria Prime Minister about work for the implementation of the Ukrainian formula of peace. “I want to note Bulgaria's willingness to participate in these efforts. We have already started work at the level of advisers and ambassadors of the countries to implement a formula with our various partners.

It is very important that we can start this work with Bulgaria at the ambassador's level, but so far the Bulgaria Ambassador is not appointed, ”the Head of State said, adding that he will speak today with Bulgaria President. He invited Bulgaria to participate in the Global Peace Summit prepared by Ukraine. The President also thanked the people of Bulgaria for the shelter of Ukrainians who were forced to leave their homeland through the Russian invasion.

“Ukraine will never forget that at such a difficult time for us, you are with us. I appreciate it high. Thank you, ”Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized. For his part, Nikolai Denkov believed that an independent and sovereign Ukraine is the key to security in the Euro -Atlantic region. "Russia must certainly get out of the territory of Ukraine, recognize its borders, as well as be responsible for the crimes he committed," he said.

The Prime Minister emphasized that for Bulgaria relations with Ukraine are a priority, given the historical, geographical, cultural and linguistic proximity of countries. Nikolai Denkov noted the importance of signing the Joint Declaration of Ukraine and the Republic of Bulgaria on the Euro -Atlantic integration of Ukraine. “We know from our own experience of the transformative power of such associations as the EU and NATO.

The expansion process should occur together with the reform process in the candidate country. Bulgaria will continue to assist Ukraine on the way to EU and NATO membership, ”the Bulgarian Government, the head of the Bulgarian government, said. Nikolai Denkov also stated that Bulgaria is ready to participate in the post -war restoration of Ukraine. “We can provide expertise and financial assistance in the energy and transport spheres.

Bulgarian companies can help with the restoration of cultural monuments that were destroyed during the war, ”he said. According to the head of the Bulgaria Government, there is also considerable interest in cooperation in the field of education and development of new educational technologies. “Bulgaria wants a lasting and long peace and will do everything you need to bring all of us closer to it. We expect to meet with President Zelensky again in just a few days in Vilnius, at the NATO summit.