Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly ex-president set for landslide election win - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxNVW9fYk1YS0M2S0lQWVRodThhb3FtUkJCUjYxVlJaQkZmOHhaa2tYN3ZjY25YV2V3X2p1bmdYTUFsUEtXbFJHZGtaVHpiX1Z6WEQ1V0pYbFhEaDRoZlRzZ3RpT1lNRk0yeGptOEJRcjkwcEdmTnJUb3VGM21aMkt0dXNOanZzRVV2b1NnbmVaQ3JuQWdhRnZfMkYwVWFRN2UwNzFMSU9BcUJKNWFYdU0tVmhsZDgyZw?oc=5" target="_blank">Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly ex-president set for landslide election win</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev is poised for a significant victory in Bulgaria's parliamentary elections, potentially ending years of political instability.

Former President Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party leads the April 19 parliamentary election with around 44-45% of votes, signaling potential for a single-party or strong minority government.

Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev is set for a runaway victory in Bulgaria’s election, potentially ending years of weak coalition governments and sidelining long-dominant political forces.

Former Bulgarian president Rumen Radev has secured a decisive victory in the April 19, 2026, parliamentary elections, marking the country’s first clear electoral win since 1997.

Former President Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party leads with 44.6% of the vote, suggesting a strong minority government and potentially ending years of weak coalitions.

Analyst Martin Vladimirov discusses the potential implications of Rumen Radev's victory, suggesting he may not be openly anti-EU but could serve as a 'Trojan horse for Kremlin' influence in Bulgaria.

Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev is set for a runaway victory in Bulgaria's election and may even secure a parliamentary majority, exit polls showed, potentially ending years of weak coalition governments and altering the European Union member's foreign policy.

Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev is set for a runaway victory in Bulgaria's election on Sunday (Apr 19) and may even secure a parliamentary majority, exit polls showed, potentially ending years of weak coalition governments and altering the European Union member's foreign policy.

Former President Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition is leading the parliamentary elections, indicating a potential shift in Bulgaria's political direction.

The Kremlin celebrates the victory of pro-Russian General Radev in Bulgaria's parliamentary elections, viewing it as an opportunity to influence the European Union.

Rumen Radev's election victory in Bulgaria provides Russia with a new ally within the European Union, following Hungary's recent political shift.

Former President Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party has secured a landslide victory in Bulgaria's parliamentary elections, potentially steering the country closer to Moscow.

Exit polls indicate that former President Rumen Radev is set for a significant victory in Bulgaria's parliamentary elections, potentially altering the country's foreign policy.

Former President Rumen Radev's landslide victory in Bulgaria's parliamentary elections may lead to a shift in the country's foreign policy.

Former President Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party has secured a significant victory in Bulgaria's parliamentary elections, potentially ending years of political instability.

Former President Rumen Radev is expected to win Bulgaria's upcoming parliamentary elections, potentially ending years of political instability.