Pro-Russian Former Bulgarian President’s Party Takes Lead in Election

SOFIA, April 20 – The political party linked to Bulgaria’s former President Rumen Radev, who maintains pro-Russian positions, has emerged as the clear frontrunner in the nation’s parliamentary elections held on Sunday.

Official election data reveals that Progressive Bulgaria captured 44.7% of the vote share after election officials finished counting 91.68% of all ballots cast across the country.

The substantial margin suggests Radev’s political movement has gained significant traction among Bulgarian voters in the latest legislative contest.