PoliticsPhoto: Firstpost WorldBulgaria's Pro-Russia President Iliana Iotova Wins Runoff Vote
Bulgaria's President Iliana Iotova, known for favoring dialogue with Moscow and opposing military aid to Ukraine, won the presidential runoff with about 57.4-58.2% of the vote. She defeated Andrey Gyurov, backed by the pro-Western opposition, who received 38.6-39.6%. Iotova emphasized incomes, peace, and future challenges. The election occurred amid Black Sea drone attacks raising security concerns. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen congratulated her, highlighting cooperation on security and energy.
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