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What course will Bulgaria’s new leader Rumen Radev take?

The trained pilot, former general and ex-president says he will crack down on corruption and seek dialogue with Russia. But who is Rumen Radev, the man who swept to victory in Sunday’s election? Grouped from 3 articles across 2 sources.

3 reports2 sourcesApr 21, 2026, 11:43 AM
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DWApr 21, 2026, 11:43 AM

What course will Bulgaria’s new leader Rumen Radev take?

The trained pilot, former general and ex-president says he will crack down on corruption and seek dialogue with Russia. But who is Rumen Radev, the man who swept to victory in Sunday’s election?

DWApr 21, 2026, 11:43 AM

In which direction will Rumen Radev steer Bulgaria?

A trained pilot, former general and former president who says he intends to get tough on corruption and is pushing for dialogue with Russia: Who is Rumen Radev, the man who swept to victory in Sunday's general election?

NBC NewsApr 20, 2026, 7:51 PM

Kremlin-friendly ex-president Rumen Radev scores big election win in Bulgaria

The center-left coalition of ex-president Rumen Radev has emerged as the clear winner of Bulgaria's parliamentary election, the country's central electoral commission said Monday, ending half a decade of political fragmentation.

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