Iliana Iotova has officially won Bulgaria's presidential runoff to become the nation's first elected female head of state. Her political triumph consolidates the standing and governing direction of Prime Minister Rumen Radev. Under this unified leadership, the political platform actively opposes sending military aid to Ukraine while advocating for open dialogue with Moscow.
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Bulgaria has its first elected female president
Iliana Iotova has won Bulgaria’s presidential runoff, becoming the country’s first elected female president. Her victory reinforces Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s political direction, including calls for dialogue with Moscow and opposition to military aid for Ukraine.
Published On 2 Nov 2026
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