Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly former president Radev wins parliamentary election
Bulgaria's former president and pro-Russian candidate Rumen Radev on Monday won a parliamentary majority in the country's elections according to near-complete results.
Radev – an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia – hailed a "victory of hope".
Rumen Radev Wins Bulgaria Election
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