Rumen Radev wins Bulgaria election

Bulgaria's political landscape has undergone a dramatic shift as Rumen Radev's center-left coalition emerged as the clear winner of the country's eighth general election since 2021.

Radev, a former fighter pilot who has advocated for pragmatic ties with Russia, secured a significant majority that may end years of political fragmentation.

The Kremlin has welcomed the result, while European Union leaders are closely monitoring the potential impact on regional unity.

The victory comes just a week after a similar political shift in neighboring Hungary, signaling a rising trend of populist and pro-Russian sentiment in parts of Eastern Europe.