The Security Council of the Council of Ministers will continue to monitor the situation in Ukraine

Prime Minister, Kiril Petkov, chaired the first meeting of the Security Council of the Council of Ministers in 2022, which discussed the risks and challenges in the context of the complicated security environment as a result of tensions around the Ukrainian border, the Council of Ministers announced on January 25.

The participants in the meeting presented to the Prime Minister an analysis of the geopolitical situation, as well as possible measures discussed within NATO to demonstrate solidarity on its southeastern flank.

The Prime Minister was adamant that all decisions taken by the government will be in line with the development of the situation and the possible escalation of the conflict, including measures to avoid negative economic effects. He stressed that Bulgaria is a loyal ally in the Alliance and unity is the strongest response.

The Security Council of the Council of Ministers will continue to monitor the development of the situation and will prepare an action plan in different scenarios.

The Prime Minister instructed the Minister of Defence to submit for tomorrow's cabinet meeting a draft approval of the national position and measures to strengthen Bulgaria's security system, the combat capability of the Bulgarian army and its technical support.

The Council of Ministers will decide on specific measures, about which the Prime Minister will inform the MPs after the end of the sitting of the Council of Ministers.

The meeting of the Security Council was also attended by the Minister of Defence Stefan Yanev, the Minister of Interior Boyko Rashkov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Teodora Genchovska, as well as representatives of the security services.