Romania

Romania’s pro-EU Dan beats far-right nationalist Simion

Romania’s liberal, pro-European mayor of Bucharest, Nicușor Dan, won the May 18 presidential election, defeating his ultranationalist rival, George Simion, according to the country’s Election Authority, which announced the results early on May 19.

19 May 2025, 08:30 AM

Romania heads to runoff as far-right Simion challenges pro-EU Dan for presidency

Romania will hold its decisive presidential runoff on May 18, pitting far-right, pro-Russian candidate George Simion — who won the first round — against centrist Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan, a vocal supporter of aid to Ukraine, Reuters reported on May 18.

18 May 2025, 02:26 PM

Far-right rise in Romania threatens EU unity on Ukraine

The hard-right ultranationalist candidate George Simion's potential victory in the Romanian presidential election may lead to the formation of an anti-Ukrainian bloc within the European Union, Politico reported on May 15.

16 May 2025, 11:03 AM

Romanian presidential candidate vows no more aid to Ukraine, demands payback for Patriot

George Simion, the far-right frontrunner in Romania’s presidential race, claimed that he will demand compensation from Ukraine for the Patriot air defense system and other assistance, local outlet Digi24 wrote on May 8.

9 May 2025, 09:00 AM

Romanian PM resigns after first round of presidential elections

Romania’s Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu resigned after his governing coalition’s candidate lost in the first presidential election round on May 4, Romanian news outlet Digi24 reported on May 5.

5 May 2025, 11:41 PM

Romania bars Irish RT propagandist from entry

Romanian border authorities denied entry to Chay Bowes, an RT (Russia Today, Kremlin’s international propaganda arm) reporter and Irish citizen, who was planning to cover the upcoming presidential elections, The Irish Times reported on May 2.

2 May 2025, 09:40 PM

Romanian jets scrambled in response to Russian drone activity in Ukraine

Romania scrambled two F-16s and two Eurofighters during Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, the Romanian Defense Ministry reported on April 29.

29 April 2025, 11:55 AM

Romanian far-right figure Simion opposes continued support for Ukrainian refugees

George Simion, leader of Romania’s far-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians and a presidential candidate, said the country should stop supporting Ukrainian refugees, arguing that Romania is already financially helping Moldova, G4 Media reported on April 15.

15 April 2025, 06:04 PM

Romania has not been briefed on US troop withdrawal

Romania’s defense ministry said it has not received any information from the U.S. about plans to withdraw American troops, the Guardian reported on April 9.

9 April 2025, 12:39 PM

Donald Trump Jr. to visit Romania before presidential vote

Donald Trump Jr., eldest son of U.S. President Donald Trump, will arrive in the Romanian capital of Bucharest on April 28, just one week before the country’s presidential election first round, as part of an Eastern European tour, G4Media.ro reported, citing sources.

8 April 2025, 02:09 PM

Romanian presidential candidate calls for ban on Ukrainian grain shipments

Former Romanian prime minister Victor Ponta wants to end the transit of Ukrainian agricultural produce through Romania’s Black Sea ports to “protect local farmers,” Ponta said on April 7.

7 April 2025, 08:34 PM

Romania asked not to mention Shahed drones falling on its territory — Valerii Zaluzhnyi

Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK and former top military commander, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, described Romania’s response to Russian Shahed drone attacks on its territory on March 26.

26 March 2025, 04:38 PM

Europe uneasy over US-Russia Black Sea talks

Romania and Bulgaria are wary of a possible U.S.-Russia deal that would restore some of Moscow's control over disputed Black Sea waters as part of their broader agreement, the Financial Times wrote on March 24, citing officials in Bucharest and Sofia.

24 March 2025, 02:26 PM

Border control to be tightened on Hungary and Romania borders — Border Guard Service

Ukraine will strengthen control along its borders with Hungary and Romania in the most vulnerable areas, the State Border Guard Service announced on March 22 via Telegram.

22 March 2025, 03:49 PM

SBU bars Romania’s pro-Russian politician Sosoaca from entry to Ukraine

Ukraine’s SBU security service has barred Diana Șoșoacă, leader of the Romanian far-right party S.O.S. Romania, from entering Ukraine for three years, the SBU announced on March 17.

17 March 2025, 09:27 PM

Fico urges EU to step in as Romania’s election scandal unfolds

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has called on the European Commission to take a clear position regarding Romania’s elections and the situation involving pro-Russian candidate Călin Georgescu, he wrote on Facebook on March 11.

11 March 2025, 10:13 AM

Macron warns: Putin’s next targets could be Moldova and Romania

If Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is not stopped, he will “undoubtedly move into Moldova and possibly Romania,” French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview with La Tribune Dimanche on March 1.

2 March 2025, 01:31 PM

Romania may serve as transit hub for Western troops to Ukraine

Romania could become a hub for deploying Western troops to Ukraine, acting Romanian President Ilie Bolojan said, according to Defense Romania on Feb. 28.

28 February 2025, 05:40 PM

Romania detains 18 in case involving pro-Russian politician Georgescu

The Romanian Prosecutor General's Office has detained 18 people in a case involving former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, a pro-Russian politician, Romanian Insider reports on Feb. 28.

28 February 2025, 01:34 PM

Over 13,000 Ukrainians entered Romania illegally in 2024

In 2024, over 13,000 Ukrainian men illegally crossed the border into Romania, Florin Coman, head of the Territorial Inspectorate of the Border Police (ITPF) in Sighetu Marmației, announced on Feb. 25.

26 February 2025, 02:06 AM

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