Romania in shock after far-right candidate wins first round of presidential election

NicușorDan Defeats Trump-Backed Nationalist in Romania Election—EU & NATO Cheer as Russia Cries Foul

In a historic and high-stakes election, centrist and pro-EU candidate Nicușor Dan has defeated ultranationalist rival George Simion to become the next President of Romania. With 100% of votes counted, Dan secured nearly 54% of the vote, reversing Simion’s first-round lead and delivering a major blow to Trump-style nationalism in Eastern Europe. #NicusorDan #RomaniaElection2025 #GeorgeSimion #RomaniaVotes #RomaniaPresidentialElection #ProEU #TrumpStyleNationalism #NATO #EU #Zelensky #FarRightPolitics #EasternEurope #RussianInterference #RomanianPolitics #OneindiaEnglish Also Read NATO Members Report Airspace Violations by Russian Drones :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russian-drones-violate-nato-airspace-011-3929165.html?ref=DMDesc Andrew Tate's House Raided In Romania Over Rape Charges :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/andrew-tate-house-raided-in-romania-over-rape-charges-011-3913185.html?ref=DMDesc Drone Explosion Near Romania-Ukraine Border Raises Concerns :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/drone-explosion-near-romania-ukraine-border-raises-concerns-gen-3658063.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~HT.408~ED.420~GR.125~

France BLASTS Durov, Claims Allegations To Be ‘Fake and Denies Interfering…’ In Romanian Election

France has denied allegations of interfering in Romania’s presidential elections after Telegram founder Pavel Durov claimed a “Western European government” asked him to block Romanian conservatives ahead of the vote. Durov hinted at France with a baguette emoji and accused French intel chief Nicolas Lerner of personally approaching him. France called the accusations “unfounded” and blamed Moscow for interference in the earlier annulled round. The tight runoff between centrist Nicusor and Euroskeptic Simion is now mired in deeper controversy. #France #RomaniaElection #Telegram #PavelDurov #ElectionInterference #GeorgeSimion #FranceDenies #RomaniaVotes #Nicusor #RomanianPolitics #DurovVsFrance #ElectionScandal #ForeignInfluence #MoscowBlamed #FrenchForeignMinistry #EuropeanPolitics #HybridWarfare #TelegramPolitics #FreedomOfSpeech #ElectionControversy ~HT.410~

NATO Cheers, Kremlin Fumes | Romania Elects Pro-West Leader Nicusor Dan

Nicuşor Dan won Romania’s presidency with 54% of the vote, defeating ultranationalist rival George Simion in a runoff that followed the annulment of last year’s results over foreign interference concerns. Simion initially refused to concede, denouncing the rerun as a “coup,” but later congratulated Dan while vowing political resistance Dan’s win was celebrated by EU leaders as a win for pro-European democracy, with leaders including Macron, Von der Leyen, and Zelensky welcoming his election, calling it a signal of Romania’s firm commitment to NATO, the EU, and democratic values in a region vulnerable to Russian influence. #RomaniaElection #NicuşorDan #GeorgeSimion #ProEU #EasternEurope #RomaniaVotes #RomaniaPresidency #RunoffElection #ElectionVictory #BucharestMayor #Romania2025 #NATOAlly #EuropeanUnity #DanWins #SimionConcedes #RomaniaPolitics #Zelensky #VonDerLeyen #Macron #ElectionAnnulment #RussianInterference #DemocracyWins #RomanianPolitics #EUFuture #PoliticalChange #CorruptionCrackdown #RomaniaNews #BreakingNews #EuropeVotes #StrongEurope Also Read NATO Members Report Airspace Violations by Russian Drones :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russian-drones-violate-nato-airspace-011-3929165.html?ref=DMDesc Andrew Tate's House Raided In Romania Over Rape Charges :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/andrew-tate-house-raided-in-romania-over-rape-charges-011-3913185.html?ref=DMDesc Drone Explosion Near Romania-Ukraine Border Raises Concerns :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/drone-explosion-near-romania-ukraine-border-raises-concerns-gen-3658063.html?ref=DMDesc

Romania’s pro-West candidate Nicușor Dan wins presidential election in dramatic comeback

Romania’s pro-West candidate Nicușor Dan wins presidential election in dramatic comeback Stakes have never been this high in Romania's post-communist history, as Romanians voted in a crucial and polarised presidential election runoff on Sunday, in which centrist Nicușor Dan faced nationalist George Simion. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/18/nicusor-dan-leading-in-romanias-crucial-presidential-elections-exit-polls-project Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

'Ukraine War Will End': Trump Declares Putin Agrees To Ceasefire, Asks Zelensky To Work With Russia

President Donald Trump says his two-hour call with Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war “went very well.” Following the conversation, Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine will immediately begin negotiations toward a ceasefire. Describing the call as “excellent,” Trump emphasized that only Russia and Ukraine can define the terms. He claimed Russia is eager to pursue major trade with the U.S. post-war and that both Russia and Ukraine could benefit economically. Trump also held follow-up talks with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and European leaders on next steps toward peace. #Trump #Putin #UkraineWar #CeasefireTalks #RussiaUkraine #TrumpPutinCall #PeaceNegotiations #Geopolitics #VladimirPutin #VolodymyrZelenskyy #USForeignPolicy #Diplomacy #WorldNews #BreakingNews #Ceasefire #EndTheWar #UkraineConflict #TrumpSpeech #PeaceDeal #TradeTalks #GlobalPolitics #Trump2024 #RussiaNews #UkraineUpdate #WhiteHouse #NATO #Europe #PeaceEfforts #RebuildUkraine #InternationalRelations Also Read Trump Takes Another Jab At Taylor Swift, Claims She's ‘No Longer Hot’ After His Criticism :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-takes-another-jab-at-taylor-swift-claims-shes-no-longer-hot-after-his-criticism-4156725.html?ref=DMDesc Who Stands To Lose If Apple Moves iPhone Manufacturing Unit From India To US & How Much Will iPhone Cost Then? :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/who-stands-to-lose-if-apple-moves-iphone-manufacturing-from-india-to-us-how-much-will-iphone-cost-4155861.html?ref=DMDesc India Ready to Slash 100% Tariffs on US Products, Claims Donald Trump With a 'But' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/india-ready-to-slash-100-tariffs-on-us-products-claims-donald-trump-with-a-but-4155827.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.420~HT.408~

NATO Warship Confronts China in South China Sea Showdown—HMS Spey Dares Beijing in NavigationMission

Tensions flare in the South China Sea as British warship HMS Spey boldly challenges China's sweeping territorial claims. In a direct confrontation backed by NATO principles, the Royal Navy asserts international law and freedom of navigation. As Beijing condemns the operation as “destabilizing,” London doubles down on its Indo-Pacific presence. Will this bold move escalate the ongoing power struggle in Asia’s most volatile waters? #SouthChinaSea #HMSspey #UKvsChina #RoyalNavy #FreedomOfNavigation #Geopolitics #ChinaNews #NATO #IndoPacific #BritishNavy #MilitaryTensions #ChinaTerritorialClaims #TaiwanStrait #UKDefence Also Read UN Secretary-General Pushes For Neutral Pahalgam Investigation, Amid India-Pakistan Tensions :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/un-secretary-general-pushes-for-neutral-pahalgam-investigation-amid-india-pakistan-tensions-4139151.html?ref=DMDesc India Labels Pakistan a 'Rogue State' at UN After Minister Admits to Terror Links :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-labels-pakistan-a-rogue-state-at-un-after-minister-admits-to-terror-links-4138033.html?ref=DMDesc UN Reports Over 100,000 Displaced in Eastern Congo Due to M23 Rebel Offensive :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/over-100000-people-displaced-in-eastern-congo-2023-011-4039323.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~HT.408~ED.420~GR.125~

BREAKING: Putin SUPPORTS Ceasefire, Ready To Work With Ukraine After 2-Hour Peace Call With Trump

Following a two-hour call with former President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced support for a ceasefire and expressed willingness to pursue a memorandum with Ukraine. Putin emphasized that peace must come through mutual compromises acceptable to all parties involved. The White House confirmed the extended conversation between the two leaders, as Trump prepares for further talks with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and key NATO allies. With global tensions rising, this development signals a possible shift in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. #Trump #Putin #UkraineWar #Ceasefire #PeaceTalks #RussiaUkraine #Geopolitics #Diplomacy #VladimirPutin #DonaldTrump #TrumpPutinCall #GlobalTensions #UkraineConflict #TrumpNews #PutinStatement #Zelenskyy #NATO #InternationalRelations #WorldNews #BreakingNews #UkraineUpdate #PeaceDeal #WarAndPeace #TrumpDiplomacy #Kremlin #USRussiaRelations #TrumpZelenskyy #UkraineCeasefire #TrumpSpeech #ForeignPolicy #ConflictResolution Also Read Trump Takes Another Jab At Taylor Swift, Claims She's ‘No Longer Hot’ After His Criticism :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-takes-another-jab-at-taylor-swift-claims-shes-no-longer-hot-after-his-criticism-4156725.html?ref=DMDesc Who Stands To Lose If Apple Moves iPhone Manufacturing Unit From India To US & How Much Will iPhone Cost Then? :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/who-stands-to-lose-if-apple-moves-iphone-manufacturing-from-india-to-us-how-much-will-iphone-cost-4155861.html?ref=DMDesc India Ready to Slash 100% Tariffs on US Products, Claims Donald Trump With a 'But' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/india-ready-to-slash-100-tariffs-on-us-products-claims-donald-trump-with-a-but-4155827.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.420~HT.408~

Trump REVEALS His Key Points of Discussion With Putin, Plans to End Ukraine 'Bloodbath' In Call

President Donald Trump is set to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a dramatic attempt to halt what he described as the “bloodbath” in Ukraine. The high-stakes call, scheduled for Monday, comes after talks between Kyiv and Moscow stalled and casualties mounted. Trump also plans to speak with President Zelenskyy and NATO leaders, seeking a 30-day ceasefire. European leaders expressed cautious support, while critics accused Trump of appeasement. With battlefield losses and diplomatic pressure mounting, global attention is focused on this unprecedented presidential outreach. #TrumpPutinCall #UkraineWar #CeasefireNow #RussiaUkraineConflict #TrumpNews #PutinTalks #Zelenskyy #PeaceTalks #NATODiplomacy #UkraineRussiaWar #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #RussiaSanctions #WarInUkraine #USForeignPolicy #Trump2025 #GlobalSecurity #BloodbathInUkraine #RomeSummit #UkrainePeace Also Read Ukraine Peace Talks Kick Off in Malta Without Russia :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/ukraine-peace-talks-kick-off-in-malta-without-russia-gen-3670237.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.336~