Romania's court cancels presidential election results after pro-Putin candidate leads

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Romania's Constitutional Court has annulled the results of the first round of the presidential election. This decision follows a surprising lead by pro-Putin candidate Călin Georgescu. The court's ruling requires a rerun of the election. It comes after President Klaus Iohannis released intelligence documents suggesting Russian interference in the election campaign. Concerns about foreign influence have increased scrutiny over the electoral process in Romania. The situation raises questions about the integrity of the vote and its effects on the country's democracy.


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