The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) announced on January 30 that Romania "firmly" supports the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence of Ukraine, just a few hours after former ultranationalist presidential candidate Călin Georgescu declared that "Ukraine is an invented state"

Georgescu said Romania should reclaim the Ukrainian regions with Romanian populations of northern Bukovina, Bugeac and northern Maramureș.

Romania supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. This position is based on international law, stated the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "Romanian MFA strongly reiterates steadfast position in support of the sovereignty,

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