
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the European Union must establish dialogue with Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine and prevent nuclear escalation, stressing the limits of military assistance and the need for a diplomatic solution.
AI-generated summary
The conflict in Ukraine continues with the participation of international actors, including military support for Ukraine from the EU and concerns about nuclear risks in the context of the confrontation with Russia.
The European Union (EU) must establish dialogue with Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine and prevent nuclear escalation. This was stated by the Prime Minister of Bulgaria Rumen Radev, his words are reported by BGNES News Agency.
“The problem is that no one raises the issue of nuclear risks. (...) Anyone discussing risk assessment? Does such an assessment even exist? After all, we are trying to achieve a conventional victory over the world’s largest nuclear power,” he said.
Radev stressed that there are limits to what can be achieved through arms supplies and support to Ukraine. He expressed hope that the final settlement of the Ukrainian conflict will be achieved diplomatically.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The EU will step up diplomatic efforts to involve Russia in the negotiation process on Ukraine in the coming weeks
Possible · Within weeks
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