Pro-Putin former president poised for runaway win in Bulgarian election
Pro-Russian former president Rumen Radev is set for a runaway victory in Bulgaria’s election, exit polls showed last night, after promising to end a spiral of weak, short-lived governments, although he will need coalition partners to form a majority in parliament.
- Von der Leyen, Costa congratulate Russia-aligned Radev on Bulgaria election win Politico EU —
- Radev Wins Bulgaria in Landslide as Pro-Russian Turn Sparks EU Questions Kyiv Post —
- Who is Rumen Radev, the former fighter pilot on course to be Bulgaria's next PM? Euronews —
- Tired of political turmoil, Bulgarians give ex-president a convincing mandate for change ABC News —
- Ex-president Rumen Radev's coalition triumphs in Bulgaria vote AP News —