Bulgaria’s former pro-Putin president Radev takes strong lead in election, preliminary results show

Apr 20, 2026 3:56 am | Jpost

Former Bulgarian president and leader of the Progressive Bulgaria coalition Rumen Radev speaks during an election rally, ahead of the snap election, in Sofia, Bulgaria, April 16, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/SPASIYANA SERGIEVA)
Progressive Bulgaria, led by pro-Russian former president Rumen Radev, leads the parliamentary election with 44.59% of votes as 32% are counted.
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