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Zapryanov: I am not optimistic that the end of the war in Ukraine will come quickly

The aggressor has strategic goals that he wants to achieve, the defense minister said

Nov 30, 2025 05:05 143

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"I am not optimistic that this will happen quickly, since there is a complex conflict in which the aggressor has strategic goals that he wants to achieve, to conquer territories and annex them, and the defending victim wants to preserve its territory.

Ukraine seeks justice and peace and is based on international law, and Russia is based on strength and results on the ground. It is very difficult to prepare a plan that would be mutually acceptable to both sides. Trump's plan is complex in a complex situation, the Trump administration is looking for pragmatism and realism. Both Russia and Ukraine must make compromises in order to reach a peace agreement.

He said this in "Speak Now" Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov.

"We have in our plans for rearmament and the purchase of drone and anti-drone systems, and we are counting on the Bulgarian defense industry to be involved in this task," added Zapryanov.

According to him, there are Bulgarian companies that produce systems, drones.

"From the very beginning of the war, Bulgaria and the Black Sea countries, members of the Alliance, have said that the Black Sea is dangerous and that this war cannot fail to affect the security and safety of shipping. I hope that there will be no further attacks," the Defense Minister also said.