Pro-Russian Radev Set for Election Win as Bulgaria Heads to Polls

4 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 19

Pro-Russian politician Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria party is leading exit polls in Bulgaria’s parliamentary elections.
Radev’s party is projected to win about 38% of the vote, potentially securing 105 out of 240 seats, ahead of rival Gerb.
Radev’s victory could strengthen Russian influence in the EU and affect Bulgaria’s stance on aid to Ukraine and relations with Moscow.

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