Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova Wins Runoff Election
Bulgaria’s President Iliana Iotova, who supports dialogue with Moscow and opposes military aid to Ukraine, won the presidential runoff on November 1, 2026, according to exit polls. The vote occurred amid security concerns following drone attacks on Black Sea commercial vessels. Iotova, allied with Prime Minister Rumen Radev, is projected to receive 50.7% to 52.5% of the vote, defeating former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov.
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