Bulgaria Hands Russia-Friendly Radev Landslide Election Win

Former President Rumen Radev, who opposes sanctions on Russia and military aid for Ukraine, scored Bulgaria’s most overwhelming election victory this century on Sunday and pledged to turn the page on years of political gridlock and corruption.

In the country’s eighth general election since 2021, Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria party is heading for an outright majority with 135 seats in the 240-strong chamber, according to a projection by polling firm Myara. With 78% of the vote counted, Radev is at 44%, 30 points ahead of his nearest challenger.