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    Romania cancels presidential election results due to Russian interference

    Romania's Supreme Court has annulled the results of the first round of presidential elections due to evidence of Russian interference. 85 thousand cyber attacks on the voting system were recorded, and repeated elections were scheduled.

    The Supreme Court of Romania has decided to cancel the results of the first round of presidential elections after accusations of Russian interference in the electoral process. This is reported by voice of America, reports UNN.

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    Now the country will hold repeated elections, and the current President Klaus Iohannis will remain in office until the election of a new head of state.

    The court's decision was a response to declassified data indicating "hybrid attacks" during the electoral process by a terrorist country. In this context, the Romanian Supreme Security Council confirmed that the country has faced numerous cyber attacks and interference on the electoral platform. In particular, 85 thousand cyber attacks were aimed at exploiting vulnerabilities in the voting system.

    At the center of the scandal was far-right candidate Celin Giorgescu, who won in the first round of elections, although polls before the vote predicted much lower chances for him. Giorgescu actively used Tik Tok during the election campaign, which brought him significant support on social networks, but now there are suspicions about illegal financing of his campaign and external interference.

    Following the court's decision, President Klaus Iohannis promised to conduct an investigation and create a new government to ensure that re-elections are organized. At the same time, he stressed that Romania remains a stable country with a reliable economy and is able to provide security for its citizens.

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