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Rumen Radev, a former air force commander, is a political novice with a lot on his plate. (Photo: Reuters)

New Bulgarian president has bulging in-tray

During the final debate in Bulgaria's presidential election, Rumen Radev was asked if he was the pro-Western or pro-Russian candidate. “I’m the pro-Western,” he answered, with confidence.\nBut his critics have long suspected that he is a bit too close to the Kremlin. And his overwhelming victory in Sunday's (13 November) election – he won almost 60 percent of the vote – has increased their fear that he will push Bulgaria away from Nato and the EU, and towards Russia.\nThe departure of pro-EU ...

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Rumen Radev, a former air force commander, is a political novice with a lot on his plate. (Photo: Reuters)

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