Bulgaria’s presidential election heads to a Nov. 1 runoff after low turnout and a close first-round split sharpened focus on Ukraine policy and Black Sea risk.
Preliminary Bosnia results showed ruling-party candidates and Milorad Dodik’s allies holding key posts, signaling political continuity.
Yabloko’s 6.2% Novgorod result clears the regional threshold and may preserve its access to future State Duma elections without signatures.
United Russia leads Russia’s Duma vote with 57.76% after 82.19% of protocols counted, signaling continued policy control.
Russia opened three days of State Duma voting, including in occupied Ukrainian territories, as markets watch sanctions and governance risk.
Russia's election chief calls for stripping voting rights from emigrated citizens and urges lawmakers to reconsider electoral rules for 'foreign agents' amid increased political controls.
Armenia’s Central Election Commission recounts votes at 637 polling stations, adjusting tallies for major parties ahead of final certification.