Rumen Radev
Rumen Georgiev Radev (Bulgarian: Румен Георгиев Радев; born 18 June 1963) is a Bulgarian politician and former Major General. He was the 6th President of Bulgaria from January 22, 2017 until his resignation on January 23, 2026. He was Commander of the Bulgarian Air Force.[1][2][3]
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| 5th President of Bulgaria | |
| In office 22 January 2017 – 23 January 2026 | |
| Prime Minister | Boyko Borisov Ognyan Gerdzhikov (Acting) Boyko Borisov Stefan Yanev Kiril Petkov Galab Donev Nikolai Denkov Dimitar Glavchev |
| Vice President | Iliana Iotova |
| Preceded by | Rosen Plevneliev |
| Succeeded by | Iliana Iotova |
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| Born | Rumen Georgiev Radev 18 June 1963 (aged 62) Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria |
| Political party | Independent (1990–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Ginka Radeva (?–2014; divorced) Desislava Radeva (2016–present) |
| Children | Darina (b. 2001) Georgi (b. 2003) |
| Alma mater | Bulgarian Air Force University Rakovski Military Academy Air War College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  People's Republic of Bulgaria Bulgaria |
| Branch/service |  Bulgarian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1987–2017 |
| Rank | Major General |
Rumen Radev Media
Opening ceremony (38929654984)
Radev with Israeli president Reuven Rivlin, 20 March 2018
Radev with U.S. president Donald Trump, Paris, 2018
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Radev with French president Emmanuel Macron in Paris, 4 December 2017
Radev with President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker in Sofia, 12 January 2018
Radev with Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić in Belgrade, 21 June 2018
Radev with North Macedonian prime minister Zoran Zaev in Brussels, 14 June 2021
Radev with U.S. Air Force Gen. Frank Gorenc in Bulgaria
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References
- ↑ Socialist ally Rumen Radev wins Bulgaria presidency: Exit polls. 13 November 2016. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bulgaria-election-exitpoll-idUSKBN1380Q7?il=0.
- ↑ Pro-Russia candidate wins Bulgaria's presidential run-off. euronews.com (13 November 2016). Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ↑ Bulgaria Faces Uncertainty After Election Of Pro-Russia President. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 13 November 2016. http://www.rferl.org/a/bulgaria-president-radev-pro-russia/28114949.html. Retrieved 24 November 2016.