Romania Rejects Kremlin Criticism: Aggressor States Cannot Lecture on Democracy
The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) rejected Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov’s criticism of the Romanian Electoral Authority’s decision to invalidate Călin Georgescu’s presidential candidacy, calling it unacceptable interference in Romania’s democratic processes. The MAE highlighted Russia’s history of human rights abuses and lack of free elections, disqualifying it from lecturing on democracy. Romania’s response included the expulsion of two Russian diplomats for alleged contact with a Romanian group accused of treason. The MAE further stated that Russia’s frustration stems from its failed attempts to manipulate Romanian elections.
John Q. Hosedrinker