Bulgaria decides to suspend transferring weapons to Kiev

Bulgaria is going to suspend the supply of weapons to Ukraine. This is the result of a heated discussion among members of the ruling coalition in the country. The country's Socialist Party announced that it would quit the government if such supplies continue.

To avoid a political crisis, the Bulgarian authorities decided to suspend supplying weapons to Kiev for the time being. This may not save the ruling coalition from collapse: on the contrary, one of the parties in the government, Democratic Bulgaria, is threatening to go into opposition if the deliveries do not continue. One way or another, the country that used to be one of the most important sources of arms for Ukraine has ceased to be such a source. Bulgaria, along with several other EU member states, transferred 350 million euros worth of arms to Kiev.

Austria against Ukraine's accession to the EU

This may signal a change of strategy towards Ukraine by the entire EU. For example, Austrian Foreign Minister Schellenberg said that Kiev should not be granted the EU membership. Cooperation can also be carried out within the framework of the Association Agreement, signed 7 years ago.

Switzerland blocks German ammunition re-export to Ukraine

Ukraine does not have to wait for weapons from Switzerland either. According to a local newspaper, the country rejected the German government's request to re-export the purchased heavy arms to Kiev. It is reported that both Berlin's requests were denied.