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Europe?s fractures over the migrant crisis and the impending departure of Britain from the European Union have complicated Bulgaria?s balancing act.
The United Patriots ran their campaign on a strong anti-migrant and pro-populist ticket.
The Socialists also opposed a free-trade agreement between Canada and the European Union.
However, during the campaign, Mr.
Borisov also expressed support for more ?pragmatic? ties with Moscow, which would benefit both countries.
The election of President Trump, who has criticized the European Union and NATO and expressed admiration of Mr.
Putin ? further emboldening the Russian leader ? have made the challenge tougher.