Why Bulgaria’s New Leader May Not Become Putin’s New Trojan Horse

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After years of instability, with eight elections in five years, Bulgaria has taken a political turn: the Eurosceptic and pro-Russian Rumen Radev has achieved a historic victory last Sunday with his Bulgaria Progressive coalition. He who was president between 2017 and January 2026 promises stability, fight against corruption and a more “pragmatic” approach to Russia. However, his rejection of the sending of arms to Ukraine and the sanctions again…