The Bulgarian Socialist delegation firmly believes that supporting Ukraine during this critical time is essential, but our focus should be on humanitarian and economic assistance, not military intervention. Providing food, medical supplies, housing, and financial support can help the Ukrainian people rebuild their lives and economy without escalating violence. Our priority should be helping civilians cope with the devastating impacts of war—ensuring they have access to essential services like healthcare, education, and infrastructure development.We cannot support, however, spending more money for military purposes, especially when it is not entirely clear where the money will come from and in what time frame. Military aid risks prolonging the conflict and contributing to further loss of life. Instead, we should push for diplomatic solutions and peaceful negotiations to bring an end to the war. By focusing on humanitarian relief and economic recovery, we can support Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence while promoting peace and stability in the region. Our resources should be directed toward rebuilding a future for Ukraine, not fueling further destruction.Therefore, we could not support the proposed regulation in its entirety and we voted abstain.
2024/10/22