The pro-European Nicușor Dan will become the President of Romania: Zelenskyy has already congratulated him
Kyiv • UNN
With almost 99% of the votes counted, Dan received 54.13%, defeating the pro-Russian far-right Simion. Zelenskyy has already congratulated Dan, emphasizing the importance of partnership between Ukraine and Romania.
The new president of Romania will be a pro-European candidate, the mayor of the country's capital Bucharest, Nicușor Dan. This is evidenced by the results of counting almost 99% of the ballots, informs UNN.
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According to the election commission, Dan won 54.13% of the vote, or 898,000 votes, than his competitor, pro-Russian right-wing radical George Simion. Thus, the latter will no longer be able to overtake Dana arithmetically.
The future president of Romania has already congratulated his supporters from the balcony. The corresponding video appeared on the network.
Russia, don't forget, Romania is not yours!
Meanwhile, Dana was already congratulated by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on his victory in the elections.
For Ukraine - as a neighbor and friend - it is important to have a reliable partner in the person of Romania. And we are sure that this is exactly what will happen. Working together, we can strengthen both our countries and our Europe
He added that Romanians can always count on Ukraine as a good neighbor and partner.
"We are able to overcome any challenges if we are united and strong," the head of state added.
Let us remind you
According to the Avangarde exit poll, the pro-Western candidate, the current mayor of Bucharest, Nicușor Dan, won the second round of the presidential elections in Romania, who was supported by 54.9% of voters. His opponent, anti-Ukrainian right-wing radical George Simion, was supported by 45.1% of Romanians.
Despite this, Simion announced his victory in the elections and called on supporters to come out on Monday morning, May 19, to protest against the official results of the vote.
