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Russia Claims Rigged Romanian Election Amid Declining Influence

5/22/2025

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Pro-Kremlin sources are spreading falsehoods about Romania's May 18, 2025, presidential election, alleging it was rigged despite Nicusor Dan's decisive victory with 53.6% of the vote. Romanian officials and observers found no signs of fraud, while Russian media lamented their waning influence, raising alarms about potential meddling in upcoming European elections.

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Pro-Kremlin sources are spreading falsehoods about Romania's May 18, 2025, presidential election, alleging it was rigged despite Nicusor Dan's decisive victory with 53.6% of the vote. Romanian officials and observers found no signs of fraud, while Russian media lamented their waning influence, raising alarms about potential meddling in upcoming European elections.