After Orban’s defeat in Hungary, Bulgaria offers Kremlin’s next best bet

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Analysts and former diplomats say they fear the hand of the Kremlin in Bulgaria’s election Sunday as Moscow seeks to retain influence inside the E.U.

April 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. EDT11 minutes ago

Bulgarian politician Rumen Radev, a former fighter pilot who has consistently opposed aid for Ukraine, represents a new chance for the Kremlin to bolster its footing inside the E.U., analysts said. (Nikolay Doychinov/AFP/Getty Images)

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