Romanian ultranationalist Georgescu to face trial over fascist propaganda If convicted, he faces between three months and three years in prison.

So, the Russian leader boosted candidate Călin Georgescu from obscurity, and in just two weeks, Georgescu had captured 21 percent of the vote, leaving a divided field of 15 candidates stunned.

In Romania’s recent presidential election, Russia reportedly worked with local social media companies via the digital advertising firm AdNow to support far-right pro-Russian candidates Calin Georgescu ...