Bulgaria's FM Calls on Ukraine to Avoid Sudden Moves against Russia

Politics » DIPLOMACY | August 13, 2014, Wednesday // 10:47
Bulgaria: Bulgaria's FM Calls on Ukraine to Avoid Sudden Moves against Russia Bulgaria's caretaker Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov, photo by BGNES

Caretaker Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov has discussed with Ukrainian Ambassador to Bulgaria Mykola Baltazhy the set of sanctions Ukraine intends to impose on Russia.

Mitov argued that it was best for Ukraine to refrain from sudden moves and coordinate the measures it seeks to introduce with its European partners.

The meeting took place after the Ukrainian Parliament approved at first reading a bill allowing sanctions against Russia, including restricting or stopping gas transit through Ukrainian territory.

Baltazhy assured that Ukraine understood Bulgaria's concerns, adding that the bill was merely a legislative framework and it did not automatically entail the introduction of sanctions.

He added that the mechanism envisaged that the decisions were to be taken by the National Security and Defense Council and to enter into force through a presidential decree.

Baltazhy, as cited by Sega daily, underscored that the activities in the sphere would be discussed with the respective Ukrainian institutions and the European partners.

Mitov reiterated Bulgaria's support for the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Baltazhy thanked Bulgaria for the consistent support, stressing that Bulgaria had been the fourth EU Member State to ratify Ukraine's EU Association Agreement.

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Tags: Daniel Mitov, caretaker government, Foreign Minister, Mykola Baltazhy, sanctions, gas transit, EU member states, gas supply

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