Pro-Russia Bulgarian Premier Radev assumed office with 131-seat parliamentary majority, signaling potential foreign policy shift toward Russia while raising NATO unity concerns over Ukraine military aid skepticism amid domestic economic crisis.
Radev's Progressive Bulgaria rules out a radical shift in foreign policy under his leadership.
Bulgaria's former President Radev wins the election, securing his return to office.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico complained that Lithuania and Latvia blocked his plane from flying to Moscow on May 9, forcing him to find alternate routes through Hungary and Romania, reflecting ongoing tensions over Russia attendance amid geopolitical divisions.
A Radev ally rules out changes in Bulgaria's foreign policy after election win.
Bulgarian Russia-sympathizer Radev heading for election win
Ex-president Radev ahead in Bulgaria vote but short of majority, exit polls show
Radev's victory may redefine Bulgaria's foreign policy approach and stance.
A Radev ally rules out changes in Bulgaria's foreign policy after election win.
Radev's landslide win reshapes Bulgaria's political landscape
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico complained that Lithuania and Latvia blocked his plane from flying to Moscow for May 9 Victory Day celebrations, though he plans alternative routes via Hungary and Romania as he did previously.