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Bulgarians began voting for their president amid security concerns following drone attacks in the Black Sea. Current president Iliana Iotova is favored, advocating dialogue with Moscow and opposing military aid to Ukraine. Polls show her leading with 41.1% to 47.3% of votes, while opposition candidate Andrey Giurov trails with 27.8% to 30.6%. If elected, Iotova would be the first woman president in Bulgaria's history. She emphasizes national unity and peace, criticizing ongoing military support for Ukraine. The election reflects a divide in Bulgarian society between pro-Russian and pro-Western sentiments, with 27 pairs of candidates competing.