Bulgaria runoff pits pro-Russian Iotova vs pro-EU Gyurov amid Black Sea drone crisis

Bulgaria's presidential runoff on Sunday will decide between pro-Russian incumbent Iliana Iotova and pro-European economist Andrey Gyurov. The Black Sea drone crisis has become a central campaign issue, framing the election as a choice over Bulgaria's geopolitical orientation. The outcome could shift Bulgaria's stance on Russia and EU/NATO alignment, with implications for regional stability.

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