For the first time in history: Iliana Iotova elected president of Bulgaria

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According to Ynet, Iotova is an ally of Prime Minister Rumen Radev, opposes continued military aid to Ukraine, and calls for resuming dialogue with Moscow. According to Ynet, the victory was achieved in an election in which about 27% of eligible voters went to the polls, in a country that has held 8 parliamentary elections in 5 years.