Zelensky: We don’t know where our 200,000 kidnapped children are

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy met with Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov, Foreign Minister Mariya Gabriel and members of the government in Sofia, where he arrived as part of his visit.

Zelenskiy, who spoke to the press with Prime Minister Denkov after the meeting with the Prime Minister, said that Russia had committed “genocide” against the Ukrainian people.

“About a thousand kilometers from here, the invading Russian army is burning down our cities and towns,” Zelenskiy said. Our citizens have no peace.” saying.

“THEY ARE SHOOTING AT CIVILIANS”

Stating that pollution in the Black Sea due to Russia’s terrorist attack on the dam in Kahovka was discussed, Zelenskiy noted that within the scope of Bulgaria’s support for Ukraine, the treatment and rehabilitation of soldiers wounded at the front and the training of Ukrainians There was also talk about the soldiers.

Referring to the military-technical aid package for Ukraine within the scope of the Bulgarian Parliament’s decision, Zelenskiy said: “We are not talking about an attack, we are talking about a defense package. We are talking about a defense against mass murder, in which our children are also targets. The cannons are not used to attack, but to prevent the enemy from approaching us. They (the Russians) are shooting at civilians. They killed civilians in Lvov, near the border with Poland, which is now a NATO member. Everyone has the right to defend themselves.” he used the phrases.

Stating that the Russians kidnapped Ukrainian children, Zelenskiy said: “We don’t know where our 200,000 children are.” he said.

“UKRAINE IS KEY FOR EUROPE*ATLANTICO”

Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikoylay Denkov stated that Bulgaria consistently supports Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, saying: “An independent and sovereign Ukraine is key to Euro-Atlantic security and the security of the region.” saying.

Denkov said that Russia must withdraw to its borders and answer for all its crimes, including war crimes.

Noting that the largest cross-border Bulgarian diaspora lives in Ukraine, Denkov said: “Ukraine has an important place in Bulgaria’s foreign policy priorities. Therefore, we cannot remain indifferent”. he said.

“Bulgaria has become a second home for hundreds of thousands of people fleeing the nightmare of war. Furthermore, Bulgaria has supported all sanctions against Russia.” he used the phrases.

“JUST A BEGINNING”

Noting that there were negotiations for the sale of two nuclear reactors to Ukraine, which Bulgaria had bought from Russia in the past, Denkov said: “This is just the beginning. The talks have extensive technical and financial details.” saying.

Before the joint press conference, two memorandums of understanding were signed, providing for Bulgaria’s support for Ukraine’s membership talks in the European Union (EU) and NATO and increasing bilateral cooperation in the field of energy. (AA)