British Foreign Secretary David Cameron visits Eastern Europe to strengthen support for Ukraine

SOFIA, Bulgaria – Sofia, Bulgaria (AP) – British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said Wednesday that nothing is more important right now than strong support for Ukraine in repelling Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggression.

Prime Minister David Cameron told reporters in Sofia that aid is not just a European issue, but also a global security issue.

“Putin thinks he’s better than us and will outlast us, but he’s going to prove him wrong,” Cameron said after a meeting with Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov and Foreign Minister Mariya Gabriel. Ta.

After Bulgaria, Cameron will visit Poland before attending the Munich Security Conference, where he is expected to urge allies to increase Ukraine’s defense production.

Discussions during Cameron’s visit will include how to strengthen Ukraine in the current war, how to ensure victory if Putin prolongs hostilities, and the basis for Ukraine’s long-term future. The Prime Minister’s Office said that this includes whether to build a government.

Prime Minister Cameron also urged US lawmakers to approve further aid to Ukraine, noting that Britain, like the European Union, had announced aid packages for next year.

Prime Minister Cameron said: “The countries that support Ukraine, taken together, economically outnumber Russia by 25 to 1. All we have to do is use that economic power to our advantage, and we will continue to do so.” I hope we can do that in Washington in time.”

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday called on House Republicans to urgently bring a $95.3 billion aid package to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan to a vote, warning that if they refuse to adopt the bill passed by the Senate this morning. be affected,” he warned. It’s Putin’s hand. ”

Prime Minister Cameron will also witness joint work being carried out on illegal immigration in Bulgaria. This includes visiting Border Force personnel in Sofia and learning about the British-Bulgarian collaboration aimed at disrupting the supply of small boats and other equipment destined for illegal Channel crossings.

According to UK government information, up to 50% of people using the Balkans as a migration route to Europe are thought to pass through Bulgaria, which is used to make it easier to cross the Strait in small boats. This is the main transportation route for equipment used in the area.