EU State's President Says Ukraine’s Cause is ‘Doomed’
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has openly criticized the European Union's ongoing military support for Ukraine, asserting that Kiev's pursuit of victory against Russia is "doomed." His comments came in a Facebook post on Friday, coinciding...
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Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has openly criticized the European Union's ongoing military support for Ukraine, asserting that Kiev's pursuit of victory against Russia is "doomed." His comments came in a Facebook post on Friday, coinciding with Russia's Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II.
Radev described it as “the tragedy of our time” that, decades after World War II, military means are once again being used to resolve international disputes in Europe. He stated, “Europe does not have its own vision for the end of the [Ukraine conflict] and the establishment of peace, but continues to invest in a cause that, in my opinion, is doomed.” He further emphasized that “pouring more weapons” into Ukraine will not advance the prospects for peace, labeling such actions as a “utopian hope” that instead leads to “the opposite – even more victims, destruction and lost territory every day.”
The Bulgarian leader raised concerns about the EU’s objectives in prolonging the Ukraine conflict. “Is Europe afraid of the return of peace? Because the return of peace also means returning public attention to the crises that are smoldering within our countries and societies,” he remarked, urging Europe to learn from the lessons of World War II, abandon its militaristic outlook, and prioritize diplomatic resolutions.
“Europe must remember that unity and prosperity were made possible by joint efforts to eradicate the rivalries, hatred, and disputes that led to the Second World War,” he asserted.
Radev has opposed military aid to Kiev and stands out among EU leaders for his criticism of Brussels' hardline stance toward Moscow. He has previously warned against the continuation of the conflict, deeming the idea of Ukraine decisively defeating Russia as “impossible” and advocating for peace.
In response to the situation, Russia has cautioned that Western military assistance to Ukraine would prolong the conflict. Moscow recently proposed a 72-hour ceasefire from midnight May 8 to midnight May 11 to commemorate Victory Day, describing it as a humanitarian gesture to facilitate direct peace talks without preconditions. Ukraine, however, dismissed the proposal as “manipulation” and instead called for a 30-day ceasefire.
Following Russia's ceasefire announcement, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that Ukraine launched multiple attacks, including four attempted cross-border incursions into the Russian regions of Kursk and Belgorod.
Sophie Wagner for TROIB News
Radev described it as “the tragedy of our time” that, decades after World War II, military means are once again being used to resolve international disputes in Europe. He stated, “Europe does not have its own vision for the end of the [Ukraine conflict] and the establishment of peace, but continues to invest in a cause that, in my opinion, is doomed.” He further emphasized that “pouring more weapons” into Ukraine will not advance the prospects for peace, labeling such actions as a “utopian hope” that instead leads to “the opposite – even more victims, destruction and lost territory every day.”
The Bulgarian leader raised concerns about the EU’s objectives in prolonging the Ukraine conflict. “Is Europe afraid of the return of peace? Because the return of peace also means returning public attention to the crises that are smoldering within our countries and societies,” he remarked, urging Europe to learn from the lessons of World War II, abandon its militaristic outlook, and prioritize diplomatic resolutions.
“Europe must remember that unity and prosperity were made possible by joint efforts to eradicate the rivalries, hatred, and disputes that led to the Second World War,” he asserted.
Radev has opposed military aid to Kiev and stands out among EU leaders for his criticism of Brussels' hardline stance toward Moscow. He has previously warned against the continuation of the conflict, deeming the idea of Ukraine decisively defeating Russia as “impossible” and advocating for peace.
In response to the situation, Russia has cautioned that Western military assistance to Ukraine would prolong the conflict. Moscow recently proposed a 72-hour ceasefire from midnight May 8 to midnight May 11 to commemorate Victory Day, describing it as a humanitarian gesture to facilitate direct peace talks without preconditions. Ukraine, however, dismissed the proposal as “manipulation” and instead called for a 30-day ceasefire.
Following Russia's ceasefire announcement, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that Ukraine launched multiple attacks, including four attempted cross-border incursions into the Russian regions of Kursk and Belgorod.
Sophie Wagner for TROIB News
