Bulgaria runoff pits pro-Russian Iotova vs pro-EU Gyurov amid Black Sea drone crisis
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Exit polls indicate pro-Russian candidate Iliana Yotova won Bulgaria's presidential runoff by a clear margin, pending official results. This marks a potential shift in Bulgaria's foreign policy orientation toward Moscow, with implications for EU and NATO cohesion in Eastern Europe. Uncertainty remains until official tallies are confirmed.
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Iliana Iotova has won Bulgaria's presidential runoff, becoming the country's first elected female president. This outcome, confirmed by official results, signals a potential shift in Bulgaria's foreign policy orientation towards Moscow and away from strong support for Ukraine, though the president's powers in foreign policy are limited. The election occurred amid heightened Black Sea tensions and drone attacks on commercial shipping.
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