Politics

New broom or Orbán 2.0? Is Rumen Radev a new hope for Sofia or a blessing for Russia?

Ewan Jones

17.04.2026, 11:28

Some observers have likened Rumen Radev to former Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán. (PAP/EPA/Vassil Donev) — Some observers have likened Rumen Radev (R) to former Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán. (PAP/EPA/Vassil Donev)

Radev resigned as president in January to head a new political party.