Bulgaria holds presidential vote amid Black Sea drone strikes near coast

Bulgarians head to the polls for a presidential election as Russia's war in Ukraine extends to the Black Sea waters off Bulgaria's coast, with recent drone strikes raising security concerns. The election outcome could shape Bulgaria's stance on NATO and EU policy toward Russia, though the immediate impact is domestic. The situation is developing as the security environment deteriorates.

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