How a pro-Putin TikTok star topped Romania’s presidential poll

United Kingdom News News

How a pro-Putin TikTok star topped Romania’s presidential poll
United Kingdom Latest News,United Kingdom Headlines
  • 📰 FT
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 25 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 13%
  • Publisher: 51%

Social media clips show Călin Georgescu riding on white horse, performing martial arts

The pro-Putin, far-right politician who surprisingly won the first round of Romania’s presidential elections on Sunday had recently gone viral on social media without pollsters registering his surge. Călin Georgescu, 62, a former honorary member of the ultranationalist AUR party, had run as an independent and was credited with single-digit support for most of the campaign.

More recently he called for an immediate end to the war, a Kremlin line that Kyiv and its western allies have said would amount to Ukraine’s capitulation. The Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported on Georgescu’s win on Monday, saying he advocated for an alliance with Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow was not familiar with Georgescu’s position on relations with Russia and would not make a prediction about the outcome of the presidential vote.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

FT /  🏆 113. in UK

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Let's talk about Le Creuset – our obsession is out of handLet's talk about Le Creuset – our obsession is out of handFrom country kitchens to TikTok - and now police are being called in
Read more »

Viral Christmas Dinner Loaded Chips Recipe Has TikTok Users in a FrenzyViral Christmas Dinner Loaded Chips Recipe Has TikTok Users in a FrenzyA festive recipe utilizing leftover Christmas dinner staples like roast potatoes and vegetables, topped with golden fried chips, is taking social media by storm. The viral video, originally posted by thefoodgal, has accumulated over 3.8 million views and showcases a delicious way to repurpose holiday food.
Read more »

TikTok influencer Fiona Ryan sentenced over anti-Semitic videosTikTok influencer Fiona Ryan sentenced over anti-Semitic videosFiona Ryan, 40, is sentenced for posting “disgusting and nauseating” content.
Read more »

Martin Scorsese, 81, provides hilarious director's commentary on daughter Francesca's TikTokMartin Scorsese, 81, provides hilarious director's commentary on daughter Francesca's TikTokMartin Scorsese joins his 23-year old daughter Francesca for a hilarious TikTok video. Francesca attempts to do the 'here's a flea in my hand' social media trend, but gets a surprising answer from her dad.
Read more »

East Kilbride dad filmed armed cop siege on TikTok after threatening to 'chop up' neighbourEast Kilbride dad filmed armed cop siege on TikTok after threatening to 'chop up' neighbourThousands of people viewed the drama as Ryan Chalmers shared footage on social media. The dad-of-two had earlier threatened a neighbour with a weapon.
Read more »

The Top Five Campaign Moments on TikTokThe Top Five Campaign Moments on TikTokTIME spoke to an expert about the top five moments on TikTok from the presidential campaign, from the Trump McDonald's stunt to the debate.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-21 02:04:16