This decision must be approved by the Bulgarian government and agreed upon with its allies.
The interim will transfer to Ukraine the stocks of shells that were considered surplus.
European Pravda reported this with reference to the BNR.
As Acting Minister of Defense of Bulgaria Atanas Zapryanov said, the ministry conducted an analysis that revealed “what is redundant and unnecessary for the Bulgarian army “.
“Of this property – some of the ammunition of certain types – can be provided to Ukraine. This package will also be associated with an agreement with the ally country on compensation, similar to the previous package that we sent,” – Zapryanov emphasized.
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He clarified that now the Bulgarian government must make this decision, coordinate it with its allies and Kiev, and also provide assistance logistics.
- Bulgarian President Rumen Radev criticized NATO's assistance to Ukraine and accused the bloc of Russia's participation in the war.
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Meanwhile, Sofia sent Ukraine previously promised armored personnel carriers in March of this year. The delay arose because the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense appealed to NATO so that the Alliance would pay transport costs.