Bulgarians vote in presidential election as pro-Kremlin candidates gain ground
Source Summary
Bulgaria held a presidential election with 27 pairs of candidates competing in the first round. Nearly half of the candidate pairs openly support the Kremlin, reflecting significant pro-Russia sentiment among the electorate.
Why it matters
Bulgaria's NATO and EU membership makes the strength of pro-Kremlin sentiment in its presidential race significant for Western alliance cohesion in the Black Sea region.
