Romanian election uproar: Politician's explosive Ukraine claims
Pro-Russian politician Calin Georgescu, the winner of the annulled first round of presidential elections in Romania, declared that Ukraine is an "imaginary country" and suggested that parts of its territory should be divided among Romania, Hungary, and Poland. These shocking remarks are gaining popularity online.
During a political program on YouTube hosted by right-wing commentator Ion Cristoiu, Georgescu asserted that Ukraine is a fictional entity with no real existence.
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When asked about the potential redrawing of Ukraine's borders after the war with Russia, he affirmed that it would inevitably happen.
The pro-Kremlin politician argued that territorial changes are unavoidable, stating that as the world evolves, borders shift as well. He pointed to Northern Bukovina, Budjak, and the northern part of Maramureș in Zakarpattia, noting that part of this area belongs to Hungarians. He suggested that Lviv would be claimed by Poland and referenced Malorossiya, a historical term for Ukrainian lands now used by Russian nationalists to dispute Ukraine’s existence.
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The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted to the statement, accusing Georgescu of promoting Russian propaganda. In a Facebook post by the Romanian embassy in Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Heorhiy Tykhyi, stated, "His attempts to position himself as an 'independent' politician look absurd—the rhetoric he voiced is identical to Russian propaganda, indicating complete dependence on his masters in Moscow."
The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also commented on the statement, although it did not mention Georgescu by name. "The Romanian Foreign Ministry strongly reiterates Romania's steadfast position in support of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders," read a post on platform X.
Georgescu, a previously unknown far-right politician, won the first round of presidential elections on November 24, 2024. However, in December, two days before the second round, the Constitutional Court annulled the first round's results and ordered the entire electoral process to be repeated. The decision was based on documents indicating that Georgescu's campaign was influenced by manipulations, likely supported by Russia.
The first round of the repeated presidential elections in Romania will be held on May 4, with the second round two weeks later. According to an Avangarde poll published mid-January before the elections, Georgescu is leading with 38% support, although it is still unclear whether he can participate.
