Bulgaria Holds Parliamentary Election with Pro-Russian Rumen Radev Leading Polls
Bulgaria held its eighth parliamentary election in five years, with pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev leading with 35% of the vote. Radev, who opposes military support for Ukraine, aims to improve relations with Russia and address corruption and economic issues. The election comes amid government instability and voter fatigue with repeated elections.
Topics: Bulgarian elections corruption political instability Rumen Radev Russia relations