Scandal in Romania: Presidential Candidate Questions Ukraine's Existence

Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu referred to Ukraine as a "fictitious state," sparking a strong response from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which compared his remarks to Russian propaganda rhetoric, reports NewsBox.

During an interview with journalist Ionu Cristea on January 29, Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu stated that Ukraine is a "fictitious state" and suggested that its territories might be redistributed in the future. He made these comments in response to a question about the possible division of Ukraine after a peace agreement, expressing certainty that such an outcome is unavoidable.

"It is inevitable, 100 percent. They have no choice. The path towards something like this is unavoidable. Ukraine is a fictitious state. It's essentially the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic," Georgescu declared.

He also added that the global situation is changing, and with it, the borders of states will change as well.

His statements triggered a strong reaction from Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry noted that Georgescu's words are an insult to the Ukrainian people and align perfectly with Russian propaganda narratives.