Ukraine's Overseas Ministry on Jan. 30 condemned Romania's far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu's assertion that Ukraine is a "fictional state" whose partition is "inevitable," labeling his statements as Russian propaganda.
"His makes an attempt to place himself as an 'unbiased' politician look absurd — the rhetoric he voiced is equivalent to Russian propaganda, indicating full dependence on his masters in Moscow," Overseas Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi stated.
Georgescu's feedback, made in a Jan. 29 interview, have been dismissed by Ukraine as revisionist and opposite to worldwide norms, the U.N. Constitution, and democratic values.
Tykhyi famous that Ukraine stays assured in Romania's help for a "complete, simply, and sustainable peace" in Ukraine. "We remind you that such a growth just isn’t a part of the plans of the Kremlin and its puppets," he stated.
Professional-Russian ultranationalist Georgescu succeeded unexpectedly in Romania's first spherical of presidential elections in November 2024. The constitutional court docket later annulled the outcomes over alleged Russian interference and a hybrid marketing campaign on TikTok that reportedly boosted Georgescu's candidacy.
Georgescu stays the frontrunner for the rescheduled Could election, polling 38%. He has brazenly opposed navy support to Ukraine and the transit of Ukrainian grain by Romania.
Throughout his interview, Georgescu additionally claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump would strike a fast cope with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which he advised would relieve Romania of its commitments to help Ukraine.
Romania's present management has been a staunch ally of Ukraine, offering navy support, together with a Patriot air protection system, internet hosting F-16 pilot coaching, and facilitating the transit of Ukrainian agricultural merchandise.
The Kyiv IndependentMartin Fornusek