- Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly ex-president set for landslide election win The Straits Times —
- Bulgaria’s Former President Tops Parliamentary Vote Kyiv Post —
- Pro-Putin former president poised for runaway win in Bulgarian election Irish Independent —
- Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president set for landslide win, exit polls show The Japan Times —
- The center-left coalition of former President Radev will win Bulgaria's election, exit poll suggests ABC News —
- Bulgaria's former president Radev tops parliamentary vote Le Monde —
- Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president takes strong lead France 24 —
- Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president takes strong lead • FRANCE 24 English France 24 —
- Rumen Radev looks set to win Bulgarian Parliamentary election BBC News —
- Bulgarian Russia-Sympathizer Radev Secures Decisive Election Win Bloomberg —
- Bulgarian voters, worn down by corruption, back new coalition Boston Globe —
- Pro-Russian former president leads polls in Bulgarian elections LBC —
Radev Set for Bulgaria Landslide
Bulgaria’s political landscape is set for a dramatic transformation as Rumen Radev’s coalition leads with approximately 37-44% of the vote.
The former fighter pilot has campaigned on a platform of ending oligarchic governance and has consistently opposed sanctions against Moscow.
While the victory is decisive, Radev may still require coalition partners to form a stable majority in the 240-seat parliament.
This election, the eighth in five years, reflects a weary electorate seeking stability amidst deep corruption concerns and geopolitical uncertainty.
Bulgaria
Country in Southeast Europe
Country in Southeast Europe
Progressive Bulgaria
Political coalition in Bulgaria
Political coalition in Bulgaria
Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria
Conservative political party in Bulgaria
Conservative political party in Bulgaria
Boyko Borissov
Prime Minister of Bulgaria (2009–2013; 2014–2017; 2017–2021)
Prime Minister of Bulgaria (2009–2013; 2014–2017; 2017–2021)