Calin Georgescu, the nationalist candidate in Romania’s presidential race, has pledged to terminate military and political assistance to Ukraine if elected. Despite facing allegations of Russian influence in his campaign, Georgescu maintains that his focus is solely on Romanian interests. Positioned against pro-EU rival Elena Lasconi, he aims to redefine Romania’s foreign policy while downplaying security concerns regarding Russia. His statements have stirred public debate and prompted protests in Bucharest advocating for deeper European alliances.

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