Calin Georgescu, who leads Romania's presidential race, tells the BBC he would end support for Ukraine if elected.

Summary

Calin Georgescu, Romania’s far-right presidential frontrunner, has pledged to end all support for Ukraine if elected, signaling a dramatic shift in the country’s pro-EU and NATO stance.

Facing accusations of benefiting from a Russian-backed disinformation campaign, Georgescu denies the claims and frames himself as fighting against the establishment.

His views, including praise for Putin and rejecting EU solidarity with Ukraine, have sparked protests in Bucharest advocating for EU alignment.

If elected, his policies could disrupt NATO’s eastern flank and weaken EU cohesion amid the ongoing Ukraine war.