Mass demonstrations in Bulgaria call for neutrality in Ukraine war
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- 26 Apr 2023
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Protesters in Sofia want Bulgaria to follow in the footsteps of Hungary and Austria, which have remained neutral throughout the Russo-Ukrainian conflict
Thousands of Bulgarians attended a mass demonstration in the capital of Sofia on Sunday calling on the Bulgarian government to adopt a stance of neutrality in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict.
Protesters gathered outside the National Palace of Culture where they demanded Bulgaria to be a “zone of peace” and to not involve itself in any kind of conflict.
Local media reported how demonstrators chanted “Bulgaria is a zone of peace,” “We want peace, not war,” and “NATO out,” as protestors expressed their concern at the Bulgarian government following the U.S.-led NATO defense alliance into a conflict with Russia. Bulgaria has deep cultural and economic ties with Russia, although relations have been strained in recent years.
Banners were reportedly displayed that read: “Neither one Bulgarian bullet nor soldier to Ukraine,” as protestors objected to the Bulgarian government sending any form of military support to Kyiv. Read More..
