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Iliana Iotova has won the Bulgarian presidential elections, advocating for dialogue with Moscow to end the war in Ukraine. Exit polls show her leading with 52.5% to 59% of the votes against Andrei Ghiurov, who received 38% to 44%. The final results are expected soon, with a voter turnout estimated between 27% and 29%. Iotova's campaign resonated with voters amid security concerns following drone attacks in the Black Sea. Her victory reflects a shift in support for the ruling party, which successfully mobilized its base after a tight first round.