Romania Accuses Russia of Election Interference

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has refuted claims that nationalist leader George Simion is a Russian spy, stating that reports from Ukraine and Moldova do not confirm any such connections. Meanwhile, Moldova has protested against alleged Russian interference in its elections, claiming Moscow attempted to undermine the legitimacy of its pro-Western leadership. Reports suggest that Russia is actively trying to influence the electoral processes in both Romania and Moldova, with Romanian authorities investigating potential cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns. Romania's intelligence is closely monitoring Russian activities, particularly those threatening the country's alliances with the EU and NATO. Despite concerns about foreign influence, Ciolacu maintains that there is no evidence of Russian meddling in the upcoming Romanian elections. The first round of Romania's presidential elections is set for November 24, followed by a second round on December 8.