Russia denies election interference as Romania prepares for presidential runoff

Russia has denied allegations of interfering in Romania's presidential election. This comes as Romania prepares for the second round of voting, where far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who topped the first round, could potentially win. Romanian authorities have accused Russia of meddling, which has raised concerns among NATO allies. Russian officials dismissed these claims as "absurd" and "groundless." The European Commission has increased its monitoring of TikTok amid concerns about possible Russian influence in the election. Georgescu's nationalist messages have gained significant traction on the platform.