The video is published on her page in Kh.
The head of the EC, during a visit, visited a defense plant in Sopot, which produces ammunition.
Von der Layen noted that Bulgaria has a strong defense industry.
“It is also the only EU member country where the largest private employer is the company of defense industry. Here you produce a huge amount of ammunition,” the President of the European Commission emphasized. “At the beginning of the war, a third of the weapon used in Ukraine came from Bulgaria.”
Von der Lyaine expressed gratitude to Zhelyazkov for “adamant support for a brave neighbor, partner and future EU member” Ukraine.
Glad to hear That You're Planning Oning Safe to Build New Plants for Shells and GunPowder.
This is exactly What it's for.
To Increase Our Production Capacities.
RAMP UP Deliveries to Ukraine.
And Create Good Jobs Locally ↓ https://t.co/j9q17HSD83
– Ursula von der leyen (@vonderleyen) August 31, 2025
