Europe's push for Ukraine to keep fighting is 'immoral,' says Bulgarian president

"It is immoral for Europe to push Ukraine to continue fighting," Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said Monday.

Speaking at a news conference after his meeting with visiting Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic, Radev criticized Europe's approach to the war.

"Europe cannot impose peace from a position of strength," said Radev, according to the state-run BTA news agency.

He argued that this policy is unfeasible.

"This policy is leading Ukraine to disaster and Europe to a dead end. With such a policy, casualties will only grow, will see even more destruction, devastation, and even greater loss of territory," Radev said.

Radev added that Europe should work with the UN to achieve a ceasefire first and then use diplomacy to develop a just and lasting peace.