Kremlin questions legitimacy of Romanian election

Moscow reacts to exclusion of pro-Russian candidate, fuelling political tension.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-05-19

The latest new son Romania. The Kremlin has cast doubt on the legitimacy of Romania's presidential election, describing the process as irregular after a pro-Russian candidate was previously barred from running.


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While centrist Nicușor Dan secured victory over a nationalist rival, Russian officials pointed to what they claimed was unjust disqualification in the 2024 vote. Accusations also surfaced about French interference involving far-right voices on Telegram.

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - DEC 23, 2016: The Dmitry Sergeyevich Peskov - Press Attache for the President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, Deputy head of the Presidential at annual press conference

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