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Iliana Iotova leads the first round of Bulgaria's presidential elections with 34.6% of the votes, closely followed by Andrei Gurov at 32%. As no candidate achieved a majority, a second round is scheduled for November 1. Iotova, who has a long political career, became president in January 2026 after Rumen Radev's resignation. She advocates for diplomatic solutions regarding the Ukraine conflict, reflecting a stance similar to Radev's. The elections highlight ongoing debates about Bulgaria's relations with Russia and support for Ukraine.