Politics

Romania faced ‘aggressive Russian hybrid attacks’ during elections, authorities say

The social media campaign is thought to have played a key role in Călin Georgescu’s surprise victory in the first round of the presidential election.
The social media campaign appears to have played a key role in Călin Georgescu’s surprise victory in the first round of the presidential election. Photo by Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images

Pro-Moscow elements were heavily promoted on social media, officials say.