Close ally of Vladimir Putin endorses far-right Romanian presidential hopeful publicly.
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Affectionately referred to as the "Kremlin's Rasputin," controversial Russian political philosopher Aleksandr Dugin publicly champions Romanian presidential candidate George Simion, consistently expressing his opposition to Ukraine. In a series of messages, Dugin praises Simion as a champion of the common folk, heightening the political tension ahead of Romania's elections.
Dugin's rhetoric paints a global battle between the Antichrist and ordinary people, echoing a shared worldview among the Russian establishment and the European and American far-right. According to them, Russia and its allies are victims of a global cabal, the authors of which are vaguely defined. Dugin portrays Simion as a providential leader, a figurehead in this supposed struggle.
Initially, in December 2024, Dugin praised Calin Georgescu, another presidential contender whose exit from the race was due to allegations of Russian links. However, it seems that Dugin's support has since shifted fully to George Simion. Not too long ago, the same Dugin threatened Romania with reprisals if it did not remain neutral.
The Kremlin has also weighed in on the Romania electoral situation through spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Peskov accuses the Romanian state of denying citizens the right to elect their preferred candidate, citing the elimination of Calin Georgescu from the race.
"One of the favorites of these elections was unfairly disqualified from the electoral race. Romanian voters have been denied the right to choose whom they wanted, and this fact cannot be denied," said Peskov in a statement issued by TASS agency.
Interestingly, George Simion, who claimed victory in the first round, is considered a "colleague" of Calin Georgescu by the same agency. "In essence, this is Călin Georgescu's success. What has transpired during these elections in Romania is a significant indication. This suggests that anti-globalist, conservative, traditionalist forces, not only in America, but also in the EU, are starting to gain ground. For us, this provides an opportunity. For this candidate to win, who is not one of ours, but he is the enemy of our enemies," Dugin stated in an interview.
Recently, reports surfaced indicating that Romanian authorities possess concrete evidence of Russian involvement in cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns aimed at manipulating Romania's November 2024 presidential elections. According to a French investigative portal, the Romanian Intelligence Service traced more than 85,000 cyberattacks targeting Romania's electoral infrastructure, with the attacks originating from 33 countries but coordinated by Russia's foreign intelligence service (SVR) [2]. Additionally, classified documents revealed by the Constitutional Court led to the annulment of the results from the first round of the elections [4].
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References:[1] Romania Insider, "Dugin backtracks on threats against Romania," December 2024.[2] French Investigative Journal, "Romanian Elections: Evidence of Russian Interference Unearthed by Intelligence Services," May 2025.[3] TASS Agency, "SVR did not engage in cyberattacks aimed at Romania's electoral system ," February 2025.[4] Constitutional Court of Romania, "Decision to annul the results of the first round of Romania's presidential elections," December 2024.
- Vladimir Dugin, often called the "Kremlin's Rasputin," has shifted his support from Calin Georgescu to George Simion in Romania's upcoming presidential elections, praising Simion as a figurehead in the supposed struggle against globalists.
- In a series of statements, Dugin has claimed that the electoral process in Romania is being manipulated by unspecified global cabals, with Simion being portrayed as a providential leader in this narrative.
- Simion, who is considered a "colleague" of the disqualified Calin Georgescu by TASS Agency, is seen as a champion of anti-globalist, conservative, and traditionalist forces, potentially providing an opportunity for Vladimir Putin's Russia.
- Rumors circulate of Russian involvement in cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns targeting Romania's upcoming general news events, including its presidential elections in 2024, with evidence traced by Romanian Intelligence Services pointing to coordination by Russia's foreign intelligence service (SVR).
