Bulgarian presidential election in the shadow of drone attacks in the Black Sea Bulgaria's presidential election will be held on Sunday, when drone attacks on merchant ships off the coast of the Black Sea raised concerns about the escalation of the war in Ukraine. According to the Alpha Research Institute poll, Interim President Ilyana Yutova with 41% and former Interim Prime Minister Andrey Giborov with 28% support are the leading candidates. The recent drone attacks, which are estimated to have killed 24 international sailors, have prompted the Bulgarian government to seek help from allies to strengthen maritime security. The two main candidates have condemned the attacks, but differ on the war in Ukraine; Giorov is a supporter of Ukraine, while Yutova emphasizes a diplomatic end to the war. If no candidate receives the majority of votes, the second round of the election will be held on November 1.

Bulgarian presidential election in the shadow of drone attacks in the Black Sea Bulgaria's presidential election will be held on Sunday, when drone attacks on merchant ships off the coast of the Black Sea raised concerns about the escalation of the war in Ukraine. According to the Alpha Research Institute poll, Interim President Ilyana Yutova with 41% and former Interim Prime Minister Andrey Giborov with 28% support are the leading candidates. The recent drone attacks, which are estimated to have killed 24 international sailors, have prompted the Bulgarian government to seek help from allies to strengthen maritime security. The two main candidates have condemned the attacks, but differ on the war in Ukraine; Giorov is a supporter of Ukraine, while Yutova emphasizes a diplomatic end to the war. If no candidate receives the majority of votes, the second round of the election will be held on November 1.