The leader in the presidential elections in Bulgaria is Iliana Yutova, who advocates dialogue with Russia. After processing 95.29% of the polling stations, she received 34.59% of the votes, local media write in reference to the country's Central Election Commission. They add that Yutova has repeatedly spoken out against sending Bulgarian soldiers to Ukraine and advocated a diplomatic end to the conflict. Her opponent, Andrey Girov, calls on Bulgaria to take part in the joint efforts of the European Union and NATO to find a solution. He received 32.03% of the votes. The candidates will face each other in the second round of the elections, which will take place on November 1.

The leader in the presidential elections in Bulgaria is Iliana Yutova, who advocates dialogue with Russia. After processing 95.29% of the polling stations, she received 34.59% of the votes, local media write in reference to the country's Central Election Commission. They add that Yutova has repeatedly spoken out against sending Bulgarian soldiers to Ukraine and advocated a diplomatic end to the conflict. Her opponent, Andrey Girov, calls on Bulgaria to take part in the joint efforts of the European Union and NATO to find a solution. He received 32.03% of the votes. The candidates will face each other in the second round of the elections, which will take place on November 1.