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Defence Minister Zapryanov discusses long-term support for Ukraine at Brussels NATO defence ministers meeting

Atanas Zapryanov
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Bulgaria’s Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov will take part in the meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels today.  

The forum will focus on strengthening the alliance’s deterrence and defence capacity, how to distribute responsibilities fairly, as well as the updated Defence Production Action Plan (DPAP).

A working meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council will take place within the frameworks of the forum to discuss the long-term political and practical support for Ukraine. 



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