Bulgaria votes, pro-Russian Radev leads

Parliamentary elections are taking place in Bulgaria, with the newly formed 'Progressive Bulgaria' party of former President Rumen Radev considered the clear favorite. Polls indicate the party has about 35% voter support, significantly ahead of competitors. Radev advocates Eurosceptic positions, supports closer ties with Russia, and opposes security agreements with Ukraine. Analysts fear his victory could strengthen Bulgaria's pro-Russian course within the European Union.