Shock as pro-Russian independent candidate wins in first round of Romanian elections | The World

The first round of Romanian presidential elections saw Călin Georgescu, a pro-Russian independent candidate secure 22.9 per cent of the vote. The result was an upset for the NATO-allied country which supports its neighbouring country Ukraine. Romania is seen by western allies as playing a key strategic role and its presidential run-off on December 8 will be watched closely. Romanian political analyst Radu Magdin joined The World to discuss the surprise outcome.

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