“The Russian defense industry is on the rise”: the President of Bulgaria criticized the counter-offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev voiced his vision of the situation surrounding the Ukrainian conflict.

The counter-offensive [of the Ukrainian Armed Forces] was the biggest mistake. We were all enthusiastic and rushed to Ukraine. [But] I believed that before it started it was time to sit down at the negotiating table. Russia then, having lost its territories, was in a weak position

- said the president, criticizing the military operation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

According to him, now, after the failure of the counteroffensive, Russia feels a military upsurge and rejects a ceasefire. He believes both sides in the conflict made poor strategic judgments. Moscow vaguely and inadequately formulated its political goals [before the start of the Northern Military District] and underestimated the will of the Ukrainian people to fight, and Kyiv underestimated the military and economic potential of the Russian Federation.

They were convinced that just a few months of sanctions would strangle the Russian economy. The same media are now reporting that the Russian military-industrial complex is on the rise

- Radev noted.

According to him, these conclusions were not formed by himself, but by the position of leading politicians, high-ranking military personnel, analysts and the press throughout the Western world. Therefore, he expressed the hope that the epithet “Putinists” would not be attached to all of them. The local publication Mediapool, which quotes him, calls Radev “one of the few European leaders who allowed themselves to take pro-Russian positions.”

Our great goal is the restoration of peace both in Europe and the Middle East, but achieving these goals requires us to take an objective and unbiased look, first of all, at the Ukrainian conflict

- explained the president.

He believes that the energy war [against Russia] has led to Europe beginning to lag behind the United States and China.

It cannot be that the price of gas and electricity in the USA and China is several times lower than in Europe, and we can talk about the competitiveness of the European economy in the long term

- Radev believes, pointing out that if this problem is not solved, the difference in development will only increase.

Comments

[Leshak]

On the one hand, I am glad that such arguments are becoming more and more frequent and they sound louder and louder. But on the other hand, nothing changes from this. As they say: “But things are still there.” The most stubborn countries are the ones that could change this situation.

[old]

The number of such arguments is directly dependent on Russia’s successes in the area of ​​the Northeast Military District.

[fruc]

......the energy war [launched against Russia] has led to Europe beginning to lag behind the United States and China.

I hope and wish that the previous energy prices in Europe will disappear into oblivion. Let them get used to living in new realities.

[Arkadich]

The President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev was not against Russia, but only the position of the President in Bulgaria is nominal, he does not have any practical power.

[stankow]

Still as it is. A service government appointed by him ruled for two years. He also appoints special services. Personally, Radev has enormous authority. Elected directly by the votes of 37% of the population. The governing party has 20% with 35% of voters... General of Aviation, 1st Class Pilot. Should he not know about war and peace?

[Arkadich]

General of Aviation, 1st class pilot. Should he not know about war and peace?

I will not argue.
As for authority, I don’t know, I agree with you.
Regarding powers, Bulgaria is a parliamentary republic.

[Glagol1]

Well he has some power. First of all, representative. However, the prime minister, ministers and parliament rule everything, and there is a dominance of Russophobes. For many of us, the concepts of Bulgarian and traitor have merged into one.

[Bismarck]

The Bulgarian President says everything correctly.

[Irokez]

I don’t understand why he’s making such neutral statements, that he’s somehow seen the light and clearly sees the prerequisites for the defeat of the Outskirts?
Like, probably in the future, Bulgaria will not supply weapons and ammunition to the Outskirts and they will join Hungary and Slovakia on the European issue of helping the Outskirts and against sanctions against Russia?
Cunningly and slowly changing shoes, it is clear who has truth and strength. Eh, brothers, they should at least take an example from the Serbs. Together you would be strong in the Balkans.

[old]

These “brothers,” who owe their existence to the Russian Empire, fought on the side of Germany during World War II.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

so they didn’t care about us at first and immediately after the Turks they lay down under the impudence

[Ovsigovets]

Not this way. Voluntarily, on the side of Nazi Germany... This will be more accurate and will refresh your memory

[stankow]

With Russia (!) we used force. Gorbach drained the Bulgarians, Yeltsin drained the Serbs... Do you think you wanted to?

[Serg65]

Quote: stankow

Gorbach drained the Bulgarians, Yeltsin drained the Serbs

I wonder why Belarus didn’t merge? Is she cut from a different cloth or what?

[topol717]

Is this coming from the genius who refused to let Gazprom’s pipeline pass through his territory?

[stankow]

Not the same at all. Radev for Russia. Is it unpleasant for you that Russia has not only enemies and evildoers?

[Sandy Andy]

Strange... It seems that the Bulgarians did everything wisely. Both the construction of a nuclear power plant and the gas pipeline branch were abandoned... And energy prices suddenly increased... Putin is to blame!

[stankow]

It has been a long time since the patient and healthy-minded Bulgarian people have had such illusions. Be healthy!

[Ovsigovets]

If you don’t listen to the Bulgarians, you can even apply it to the wound, so you love the Russians and Russia..... But you look deeper when things are more than a thousand words and you are in the forefront of our most rabid enemies. You, the people of Bulgaria, are responsible for governments that pursue anti-Russian policies because you elect them.

[Girl with a broom]

Moscow vaguely and inadequately formulated its political goals [before the start of the Great Patriotic War] and underestimated the will of the Ukrainian people to fight

So far, neither side has achieved a clear victory.

[tralmaster]

And the 152 e shells just splash on Soviet equipment for the Ukrainian fascists.

[stankow]

Lukoil in Burgas both drove and continues to push diesel fuel for the Ukrainian Armed Forces...

[Revolver]

How about the fact that the “brothers” supplied weapons to/to military units?

[Ovsigovets]

And we shouldn’t forget this.... Later, if everything gets more or less normal with the EU, we will also have to fill in about the Bulgarians, bros, BUT for everything, we will give you three skins.... By brother, for helping the Armed Forces of Ukraine

[bessonov932]

Somehow I wasn’t lazy and spent time on Bulgarian sites. I was interested in how they explain to themselves their betrayal of Russia. The motive is something like this: “We didn’t ask to be released. In the Ottoman Empire, the Bulgarians lived so well that the Turks themselves were jealous!” I suspect that this form of reflection is universal for all collaborators. We drank Bavarian, and there was nothing to interfere with.

[stankow]

Due to the depth of your “epiphany” on those sites, you hit between 12 and 14.5 minutes...

[Zhivan]

Quote: Irokez

Eh, brothers, they should at least take an example from the Serbs.

Bulgarian scum, if necessary, will change their minds, just like the Turks!!!

[Alexey Koshkarov]

We remember how the “brothers” fought against us in all wars. And now weapons are being supplied to our opponents regularly. They thanked us well. It would be better if the Turks slaughtered them long ago

[aszzz888]

The counter-offensive [of the Ukrainian Armed Forces] was the biggest mistake. We were all enthusiastic and rushed to Ukraine. [But] I believed that before it started it was time to sit down at the negotiating table. Russia then, having lost its territories, was in a weak position

- said the president, criticizing the military operation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

And how many “brothers”)) sent weapons to the landowners to kill Russians? Winter is ahead, we need cheap Russian gas... He changes his shoes in the air.

[pexotinec]

The closer Ukraine declines and the fewer people want to help it, the more politicians and countries will change their shoes. Of course, all this is coupled with Russia’s successes in the Northern Military District.

[Lord of the Sheep]

I don’t trust the “brothers” - there are more than enough examples for this! Russia has only three allies - its army, navy and aerospace forces.

[Zaurbek]

There is no need to believe/disbelieve. Brothers are enemies of Russia (regardless of the form of government in the Russian Federation). The lion's share of weapons that kill Russian military personnel in the Syrian Arab Republic and in 404 come from Bulgaria.

[Zaurbek]

It cannot be that the price of gas and electricity in the USA and China is several times lower than in Europe, and we can talk about the competitiveness of the European economy in the long term

- Radev believes, pointing out that if this problem is not solved, the difference in development will only increase.


I shouldn’t tell the Bulgarians! They, specifically in Bulgaria, should have had:
1. Gas Europipe,
2. Cheap gas for Bulgaria,
3. Money from GAZ transit to the south of the EU.

But something went wrong. Now Turkey has all this.

[Zhivan]

Come on, someone explain to me how Russians and Bulgarians are brothers???

[opposite28]

The counter-offensive [of the Ukrainian Armed Forces] was the biggest mistake. We were all enthusiastic and rushed to Ukraine. [But] I believed that before it started it was time to sit down at the negotiating table. Russia then, having lost its territories, was in a weak position

- said the president, criticizing the military operation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The President of Bulgaria does not condemn arms supplies to (to) Ukraine, dutifully following instructions from the US Embassy in Bulgaria

They were convinced that just a few months of sanctions would strangle the Russian economy. The same media are now reporting that the Russian military-industrial complex is on the rise

- Radev noted.

Very “pleasant” news for Bulgarian companies producing weapons and ammunition. They are especially unhappy with the Bulgarian Armed Forces, which have updated their fleet of armored vehicles thanks to the supply of Soviet-made weapons and equipment for the needs of the armed forces of Ukraine

Our great goal is the restoration of peace both in Europe and the Middle East, but achieving these goals requires us to take an objective and unbiased look, first of all, at the Ukrainian conflict

- explained the president.

I hope the Russian Foreign Ministry noted the actions of the Bulgarian government so that Maria Zakharova would not express her extreme concern about “our great goal.” Bulgarian arms companies, as before, have an unbiased view as to who should primarily supply their products, taking into account the international situation and the corresponding needs of the “consumer”

It cannot be that the price of gas and electricity in the USA and China is several times lower than in Europe, and we can talk about the competitiveness of the European economy in the long term

- Radev believes, pointing out that if this problem is not solved, the difference in development will only increase.

The actions of the Bolar government regarding the ban on the work of some Russian humanitarian organizations on the territory of the Bulgarian Republic, as well as the subsequent expulsion of Russian diplomats from the country, are just a small example of the kind of dialogue that the Bulgarian government, led by Rumen Georgiev Radev and his predecessor, prefers

[Evgeny]

Moscow vaguely and inadequately formulated its political goals [before the start of the SVO] and underestimated the will of the Ukrainian people to fight.
As a result, thousands died on both sides.
I wonder who is guilty, intelligence, generals, general staff???

[AC130 Gunship]

Bulgaria has traditionally had low salaries compared to other European countries. And for 5 euros you could have a very good dinner with wine in a restaurant on the 1st line by the sea.
Now everything has changed dramatically. Prices jumped up, but wages did not change. Many families are simply surviving. It is clear that they are beginning to look with envy at the Hungarians, who, without barking at Russia, continue to buy cheap gas from it