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Far-Right Romanian Politician Georgescu Says Potential Ukraine Annexation Talk Is Purely Theoretical

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Far-Right Romanian Politician Georgescu Says Potential Ukraine Annexation Talk Is Purely Theoretical
Călin Georgescu, Romania’s presidential candidate, at a polling station during parliamentary elections, near Bucharest, Romania, on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (Source: Getty Images)

Far-right Romanian politician Călin Georgescu, who won the now-nullified first round of Romania’s presidential election, stated that his remarks about the potential annexation of “Romanian lands” within Ukraine were purely theoretical. He also asserted that, in his view, Romanian politicians have the right to discuss this possibility.

Georgescu stated that on February 2 on the Realitatea TV show.

“We must learn from our historical experience. The world is changing now… Back then, during World War II, we made many mistakes and didn’t fully understand how to position ourselves. As a result, Greater Romania became Little Romania. That is the reality,” Georgescu said, adding that “it is good to be prepared for anything.”

“For us, and as I presented it, in an absolutely theoretical hypothesis. However, it’s never wise to be caught off guard because there are historical events that you can’t ignore. That’s natural.”

On January 30, Georgescu referred to Ukraine as a “fictional state” and proposed that its territories would be divided among neighboring countries.

Later that day, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry condemned remarks made by Georgescu, stating that his comments undermine Ukraine’s territorial integrity and reaffirming that any statements or actions challenging Ukraine’s sovereignty contradict international law, the UN Charter, and democratic principles.

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