During a joint press conference with Prime Minister of Bulgaria Nikolay Denkov, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the situation in Ukraine difficult, but under control.
Zelenskyy on the situation in Ukraine
It is difficult to describe in one word. Using the language of our military when I ask: "What do we have on the battlefield today?" using their words to answer your question: the situation is complicated, but completely under control
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine
For his part, the Prime Minister of Bulgaria said that today, as a sign of Bulgaria's centuries-old ties with Ukraine, he presented Zelenskyy with the sword of Khan Kubrat.
There are two different symbols on the sword. The first is that fate is conquered by the sword. And the second is Khan Kubrat, who is buried on the territory of Ukraine and [was] the first ruler of Bulgaria. He said that in order to succeed we must be united, and I really hope that this legend, which is usually put in the context of Bulgarian efforts in times of trouble, we will carry it as a European effort to help one European nation that is in a difficult situation. We emphasise that we are with you in this battle, and we will be with you as long as necessary, — explained Nikolay Denkov.
At the same time, Zelenskyy jokingly asked for air defence systems in response.
In most countries that give us something, I don't see it either. But all this remains in Ukraine. We are very grateful. Most of the time, when we are given something as a gift or an order, I always say: "We are very grateful, and can we have an air defence?" — emphasised Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy comments on the ammo supply from the EU
The President noted that Ukraine has received only about 30% of the promised million artillery rounds from the EU.
As for Europe and the percentage you said, it's not quite the case. Of the million shells promised to us by the European Union, not 50% arrived, but 30%. Unfortunately, — emphasised Zelenskyy.
Earlier, the EU representative for foreign affairs and security policy, Josep Borrell, stated that the EU would transfer 524,000 shells to Ukraine by March.
This is 52% of the set goal. At the same time, Borrell pointed out that not all member states have already sent their contribution.
