President Radev: It is extremely dangerous for the passions of the war between the Russia and Ukraine to flare up in Europe as well

It is extremely dangerous for the passions of the war between the Russia and Ukraine to flare up in Europe as well, and for the voices for peace to be met with shots. This is what President Rumen Radev said on May 18 in his comments after the assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.

President Radev reminded that he had long warned about the growth of war. It is unacceptable in European societies to instil intolerance towards different voices and hatred.It is unacceptable to present the continuation of the war and the impossible victory over Russia as the only possible solution, Radev added.

The assassination attempt at a European Prime Minister by a radicalised fanatic because of his support for peace is indicative of the consequences of inculcated intolerance and hatred.

In his view, many politicians, parties and media have contributed to spreading hatred in Europe by presenting each different voice as "pro-Russian", which is extremely unfair and leads to these negative consequences.

All bloodshed begins with militaristic appeals that have no place in Europe, and any attempt to bring the passions of war and violence here leads to no good. Such actions must be held accountable. If there is no end to this war, Ukraine will be demographically destroyed and with a completely shattered infrastructure, industry, productions. This will have extremely serious consequences not only for Ukraine, but also for the whole of Europe, the President said adding that every day of the military conflict is disastrous for Ukraine, for Russia and for all of us. I call for a voice of reason, for diplomatic efforts for peace, not for a continuous pouring in of arms. With or without weapons, we are heading for a similar outcome - the difference will be thousands of human casualties and a devastated country for which we will have to pay later. This is reflected in all elections - in Europe, in the United States and everywhere in the world," Rumen Radev added.

The President explained that in this and the next elections Bulgarians will choose between war and peace.