Bulgaria's Election Draws International Attention.

Bulgarians will vote for the fifth time in two years, with two Western-leaning parties leading the polls. The new government will have to contend with a president many see as sympathetic to Moscow. Bulgaria is one of Europe's top producers of ammunition, and its support could be pivotal for Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia. The election is pivotal, and the winner may form a minority government, seek formal coalition support from smaller parties, or enter into a confidence and supply agreement with its defeated main rival in exchange for budget and ministerial concessions.