Stakes have never been this high in Romania's post-communist history, as Romanians voted in a crucial and polarised presidential election runoff on Sunday, in which centrist Nicușor Dan faced nationalist George Simion.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has congratulated Nicușor Dan on his victory in Romania’s presidential election, according to Zelenskyy’s page on the social network X. The head of state congratulated Dan on his "historic victory in Romania’s presidential elections.

Bucharest mayor fends off challenge from hard-right firebrand George Simion, who conceded defeat after initially declaring himself the winner.