Romania's election authority bars far-right pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu from May presidential race.

News.Az presents an interview with Moldovan political analyst Ruslan Shevchenko.

Romania has experienced a political earthquake, the consequences of which may affect not only the country's domestic politics but also neighboring states, including Moldova. Călin Georgescu, a candidate advocating for closer ties with Russia, has unexpectedly emerged as the front-runner in the first round of presidential elections, securing 22.3% of the vote.

A far-right, pro-Russia candidate, Calin Georgescu, has unexpectedly taken the lead in Romania's presidential election's first round, with preliminary results showing him at 22%.