India, Oct. 30 -- Rumen Radev is a Bulgarian politician and retired military official who rose from the ranks of fighter pilots to the highest offices of state. He was born on June 18, 1963 and won the presidential elections in 2017, becoming the president of Bulgaria.

After leaving the office of the president in January 2026, he established the Political Movement Progressive Bulgaria and assumed the role of Prime Minister on May 8, 2026.

Who Is Rumen Radev?

Rumen Georgiev Radev is noted for having military aviation experience, his critiques of political corruption, and involvement in Bulgarian politics. He started his presidency career as an independent running on the platform of the Bulgarian Socialist Party.

His political career ev...