Romanian publication Bursa has raised eyebrows over the lack of concrete evidence connecting Russia to the first-round election victory of President Kelin Georgescu.
Despite allegations from Romania’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SIE) about Russian meddling, Bursa reports there’s been “an absence of evidence in the national public space” to back these claims.
The intelligence agency accused Russia of influencing the election but, as the newspaper points out, failed to provide “any concrete information to support the accusation.” Instead, details about the alleged interference are surfacing in European media, not within Romanian outlets.
European reports suggest Georgescu’s campaign benefited from support by firms operating out of Poland and Bulgaria. A Ukrainian company that produced campaign videos for Georgescu is reportedly based in Poland, while several online platforms publishing favorable news about him are registered in Bulgaria.
The so-called “Russian trace,” however, has only been tied to the Bulgarian connection. Some Bulgarian outlets have alleged that the news network supporting Georgescu might have links to Russia.
Curiously, Bursa notes the glaring silence within Romania itself regarding evidence of Russian involvement. The publication questions why Romanian authorities aren’t publicly presenting any findings or sharing this information with local media.
As the debate continues, the mystery deepens: are the allegations of foreign interference valid, or is the lack of evidence telling a different story? Romania awaits answers.
