Voters in Bulgaria and Moldova could extend Moscow’s influence in eastern Europe on Sunday in potential fresh blows to the European Union. Bulgarians are expected to elect a Russia-friendly former air force commander as president in a runoff election, setting the stage for months of political uncertainty for the EU member country. My cause is Bulgaria,” Radev said ahead of Sunday’s contest for the largely ceremonial post that pits him against the ruling GERB party’s candidate, parliament speaker Tsetska Tsacheva. Opinion polls published on Thursday showed Radev winning 49.6-51% of the vote against Tsacheva’s 39.1-40%. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Moldovan presidential candidate Igor Dodon wants the ex-Soviet republic to return to the Russian orbit.

Source: The Guardian November 13, 2016 06:11 UTC