Acting President Yotova Leads Exit Polls in Bulgarian Presidential Runoff

Gyurov conceded defeat on Sunday evening, stating that the results must be accepted as cast by Bulgarian citizens. Voter participation ranged between 27 and 29 percent, slightly higher than the record-low 23 percent turnout recorded in the first round on October 25. Yotova advocated for dialogue with Russia and opposed military aid to Kyiv, while Gyurov favored closer security cooperation with Western allies and Ukraine. Final official results are expected on Monday.