Romanian election frontrunner describes Zelensky as ‘semi-dictator’
(MENAFN) Calin Georgescu, a Romanian politician and frontrunner in the presidential race, has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a “semi-dictator” who avoids holding elections and continues to send young men to die in the war. In an interview with Realitatea Plus on Thursday, Georgescu, who opposes Western support for Ukraine, expressed empathy for the Ukrainian people but criticized the corruption and behavior of Kiev’s politicians.
He questioned the Ukrainian government’s handling of corruption, particularly how European aid meant for Ukraine might have been misused. Georgescu also condemned Zelensky for not allowing free elections, suggesting that both Zelensky and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis may be afraid of losing power. He further claimed Zelensky had never sought dialogue with Russia before requesting weapons for Ukraine, which he found troubling.
Georgescu also stood by his earlier controversial statement that Ukraine is an "invented state," suggesting that it was founded by the great powers and would eventually be fragmented in a peace deal with Russia. He defended this as a historical fact and not a defamatory statement.
In Romania, Georgescu’s strong performance in the first round of the presidential election in November was later annulled by the Constitutional Court due to alleged campaign irregularities. Despite this setback, he currently leads in opinion polls and is expected to win 38% of the vote in the upcoming re-run of the election in May.
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