The decision came days after the government asserted that there had been “cyberattacks” meant to undermine the vote and security council documents indicated possible Russian meddling.
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Romania Court Orders a Recount After Surprise Election Result
A top court issued the ruling just days after an ultranationalist outsider unexpectedly won the most votes in the first round of presidential elections held Sunday.
Dutch Leader Mark Rutte Is Poised to Become NATO Chief
Mark Rutte, the Netherlands’ prime minister, is expected to be elected as the head of the military alliance after Romania’s candidate dropped out.
Suspected Russian Drone Debris Found in Romania
The Romanian president, Klaus Iohannis, said that if the wreckage was confirmed to be Russian, it would be “a serious violation” of a NATO member’s sovereignty.
Europe Offers Ukraine a Hope of Joining the E.U., but Not a Vast Arsenal
In their first wartime visit to Kyiv, the leaders of France and Germany countered doubts about their commitment to Ukraine defeating Russia, but did not promise the weapons Ukrainians have called for.
Voters in Romania Reject Years of Scandals and Chaos
President Klaus Iohannis claimed victory as his challenger, Viorica Dancila, conceded.