Calin Georgescu, a fringe nationalist politician leading Romania's presidential race, has pledged to end support for Ukraine if elected. He faces Elena Lasconi in a runoff election. Georgescu denies allegations of Russian influence in his campaign and claims to prioritize the Romanian people. He has faced scrutiny over a TikTok campaign allegedly backed by a state actor. Despite Romania's historical support for Ukraine, Georgescu's stance signals a potential shift in foreign policy. His comments have raised concerns about Romania's alignment with EU and NATO interests. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)