Vladimir Zelensky paid a special visit to Bulgaria. The head of Ukraine held a meeting with the authorities of Bulgaria and held negotiations on the delivery of weapons to Ukraine and joining NATO and the European Union, the national portal "Adyrna" reported.
Last year, Bulgaria became one of the main suppliers of ammunition and fuel for Ukraine. According to experts, Sofia's visit could make a big difference for the Ukrainian army. It was also said that this was a visit to thank the Bulgarians for their help to Ukraine.
EurActiv, a European news site, reported that indirect exports of arms and ammunition from Bulgaria to Ukraine last year were a modest $1 billion, while official exports were $1.7 billion.
In addition, during the visit, issues of organization and development of joint military production may be considered, the publications write. Because it was known that Ukraine started to create joint projects with military enterprises of the Czech Republic. Such a joint action can be realized between Bulgarians and Ukrainians.
During his visit to Bulgaria, Zelensky signed a special declaration.