Bulgarian Russia-Sympathizer Radev Heading for Election Win

Former President Rumen Radev, who opposes sanctions against Russia and military aid for Ukraine, is on track to win Bulgaria’s eighth general election since 2021 and by a margin that gives him a strong chance of ending years of political deadlock.

Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria party is set to claim about 38% of the vote in Sunday’s ballot, according to an exit poll conducted by Alpha Research and published by the BNT public TV channel. That’s more than 20 points ahead of his nearest challenger, former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, who conceded defeat.