In an interview this week, Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu said Ukraine is a “fictional state,” prompting diplomats in Kyiv to accuse him of regurgitating Russian propaganda narratives.

Călin Georgescu, a far-right pro-Russian Romanian politician, has called Ukraine a fictitious state and said that its division between neighbouring states is inevitable. Source: Georgescu in a discussion with journalist Ion Cristoiu,

Far-right Romanian politician Calin Georgescu called Ukraine a "fictional state" and claimed that the eventual partition of its territories is "inevitable" in an interview published on Jan. 29. "On 100% it will happen,

The spokesman condemned Georgescu’s remarks, which suggested Ukraine is an "artificial state" destined to be divided among neighboring countries. Read also: ‘Divide Russia, not Ukraine’: Ukraine slams pro-Russian Romanian candidate’s controversial remarks "Statements by Romanian politician Călin Georgescu that cast doubt on the territorial