In Bulgaria, record low voter turnout triggers a November 1 presidential run-off in a poll colored by divisions over Ukraine war
The vote was colored by strong divisions over Russia's war in Ukraine, and Sofia's relations with the Kremlin.
According to DW, the vote was colored by strong divisions over Russia's war in Ukraine, and Sofia's relations with the Kremlin.
Low voter turnout has triggered a run-off for the Bulgarian presidency.
This world story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Bulgaria, Bulgarian and Russia.
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