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military support for Ukraine. He fought this election largely on domestic policies, promising to combat corruption, and restore stable government after years of weak and easily-toppled coalitions. He stepped down after nine years
elections in Sofia, Bulgaria [Borislav Troshev/EPA] Radev’s stance on foreign policy has drawn attention in Europe, however. Although he publicly condemned Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, he has also opposed providing military support
military support for Ukraine, stepped down from the presidency in January to run in the election, which comes after [mass demonstrations forced out the previous government](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/11/bulgarian-government-resigns-mass-anti-corruption-protests) in December. Slick social media campaigns
election rally on Wednesday, he pledged to “remove the corrupt, oligarchic model of governance from political power”. A Radev victory could redefine Bulgaria’s foreign policy, which has been largely dictated by parties loyal
Bulgaria’s adoption last year of the euro, as well as to military support for Ukraine – to become prime minister. Compared by some to Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s recently defeated rightwing populist, Radev is leading
election in Sofia, Bulgaria. Photograph: Spasiyana Sergieva/Reuters Projections from polling agencies put his **Progressive Bulgaria (PB) grouping at 44%, which would give him an absolute majority of at least 129 seats** in the 240-seat