Presidential election favorite named

Iliana Iotova, the outgoing president, is widely seen as the frontrunner in the upcoming election.

Iotova's stance on Russia

Iotova supports diplomatic dialogue with Russia and has been a vocal opponent of providing military assistance to Ukraine.

Political context of the election

The election takes place amid ongoing regional tensions and debates over the country’s foreign policy direction.

Public reaction to Iotova's position

Some citizens appreciate her approach as a means to de-escalate conflicts, while others criticize it as too conciliatory toward Russia.