The opponent of military aid to Ukraine wins the presidential elections in Bulgaria. Yutova has held the position of vice president since 2017 and became the de facto head of state in January 2026 after the resignation of Roman Radev, and is now elected to a full term, becoming the first female president of Bulgaria as a result of a national vote. According to a parallel vote count, she received about 58% of the votes, compared to 38.6% for her opponent, Andrei Girov, who represents pro-Western forces.

The opponent of military aid to Ukraine wins the presidential elections in Bulgaria. Yutova has held the position of vice president since 2017 and became the de facto head of state in January 2026 after the resignation of Roman Radev, and is now elected to a full term, becoming the first female president of Bulgaria as a result of a national vote. According to a parallel vote count, she received about 58% of the votes, compared to 38.6% for her opponent, Andrei Girov, who represents pro-Western forces.