President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen during a press conference in Brussels, Belgium, on June 10, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman
As reported by the online media Suspilne.
Bulgaria is actively contributing to Ukraine’s defense and Europe’s security: according to the European Commission, one third of the weapons used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces come from Bulgaria. These remarks were made during the visit to Bulgaria by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
During her visit to the Vazov Machine-Building Plant, she emphasized the role of the Bulgarian defense industry as a source of national and European pride.
Key Takeaways of the Visit
“Bulgaria has extraordinarily strong traditions in the defense industry… Here you manufacture large quantities of ammunition and explosives that support Ukraine and its fight for freedom. Since the start of the war, one third of the weapons Ukraine uses has originated from Bulgaria”
– Ursula von der Leyen
According to the European Commission President, efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s defense potential should push the EU toward a more responsible approach to its own defense and more active financial support.
“And to strengthen our readiness, we must actively move forward at the European level, especially in terms of financial support”
– Ursula von der Leyen
In the context of the growing interdependence of defense capabilities among EU countries, Bulgaria is a key player in the Balkans, demonstrating readiness not only to meet its own needs but also to bolster Europe’s collective security through production, supply, and financial support for defense initiatives.
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