site.btaBulgarian Held by Ukrainian Authorities Holds Dual Citizenship and Is Subject to Mobilization – Foreign Ministry

Bulgarian Lyubomir Kirov, who is held by the authorities in Ukraine, holds dual (Bulgarian and Ukrainian) citizenship and is subject to mobilization into the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Foreign Ministry in Sofia said on Tuesday, replying to questions from the media.

The Foreign Ministry explained that under Ukrainian law, people holding Ukrainian citizenship have certain obligations when they are in the country, including the duty to comply with mobilization orders.

The Ministry said it is keeping up active communication with Kirov’s family and the competent Ukrainian institutions. The Ministry is following the case closely and making every effort within its powers to provide protection for Kirov’s rights.

Earlier on Tuesday, the Bulgarian President’s Administration asked the Foreign Ministry for details about the case.