Simion wants compensation from allies for military aid for Ukraine
| Nationalist and Eurosceptic won the first round of the presidential election on Sunday, and a sociological survey earlier this week showed him as a leading candidate before the Mayor of 18 Mayor of Bucharest Nikushor DanS |
In the debate on Thursday night, Dan said that if he was elected, Romania’s support for Ukraine would not decrease, as Kiev’s protection also means Romania’s protection from a potential future Russian aggression.
Simion’s first victory costs € 10 billion so far on the Romanian Central Bank
Simion, 38, opposes military assistance to Ukraine, criticizes the EU, and states that it is identified by the movement of President Donald Trump « to make America again. »
- Analysts warn that a possible victory of Simion can isolate Romania, repel private investment and destabilize the Eastern NATO flank, where Bucharest plays a key role in logistical support for Ukraine in its three -year fight against Russian invasion.
During the debate, Nikushor Dan, at 55, with a second mayoral term in Bucharest, fully supported EU plans to arm himself. Dan is running as an independent centrist with the Honest Romania platform.
| Simion, in turn NATO For his defense. |
The President of Romania has partial powers that include the command of the Armed Forces and the Chair of the Security Council, which decides on military aid. The president may also veto important EU votes that require unanimity.
I will vote in the interest of Romania without giving priority to other countries.
George Simion. Romania presidential candidate
This was said by Simion during the debate organized by Euronews Romania.
Our position on Russia’s aggressive war in Ukraine is a position of neutrality. It is not escalating, not on supply of weapons – in accordance with the Trump administration.
George Simion. Romania presidential candidate
According to Simion, Romania should be compensated for the support it has given to Ukraine when the recovery process begins.
| « I do not know if this will affect the recovery contracts or in grain, but … for the donated Patriot system and other costs incurred by Romanians, there must be reciprocity. » |
| « In order to achieve Ukraine just peace, it needs the support of Western countries, including Romania, and this is in the interest of our own security, » Dan said. |
Despite the brief pause in February and the second longer in early March, the Trump administration resumed the sending of the last tranquilizers from the aid approved by President Joe Biden.
