Kallas presented the statement on behalf of the European Union, its 27 member states and partner countries.
Bulgaria joined the European Union’s common statement on Ukraine presented in New York on September 23, 2026, ahead of a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, the European Commission has confirmed.
The clarification came in a written response dated November 6 from European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas to questions submitted by Bulgarian MEPs Radan Kanev of the European People’s Party and Democratic Bulgaria, and Nikola Minchev and Hristo Petrov of Renew Europe.
Kallas presented the statement on behalf of the European Union, its 27 member states and partner countries.
The declaration called on Russia to end its aggression, agree to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, and enter negotiations aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace.
It also emphasised the importance of protecting commercial shipping and freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.
The Commission’s clarification follows conflicting statements by Bulgarian institutions in September.
The Foreign Ministry confirmed at the time that Bulgaria had endorsed the joint declaration.
However, President Iliana Iotova distanced herself from the statement, saying that proposals submitted by the Bulgarian side to amend the text had not been accepted.
The disagreement subsequently reached parliament, where Democratic Bulgaria demanded a hearing with the foreign minister.
The three MEPs asked the Commission to clarify the official channel through which Bulgaria had confirmed its support and whether the Bulgarian authorities had submitted reservations or proposed amendments during the drafting process.
They also sought details about any proposed changes and how they had been considered.
Kallas referred those questions to the competent Bulgarian authorities.
The Commission’s response therefore confirms Bulgaria’s participation in the common position but leaves it to the Bulgarian government to explain how that position was coordinated and whether formal objections or proposed amendments were submitted. | BGNES