Ukraine Fatigue Risks ‘Putin Lookalike,’ Romanian Leader Says

  • Romanian premier Ciolacu pledges support in stark warning
  • War fatigue costs greater than Russian victory, Ciolacu says
Marcel Ciolacu in Bucharest, on Nov. 6.Photographer: Andrei Pungovschi/Bloomberg
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Ukraine’s allies must stand firm in backing Kyiv or risk emboldening populist forces across Europe with a victory for Vladimir Putin, Romania’s prime minister said.

Marcel Ciolacu said his government will forge ahead with “multi-dimensional support” for Ukraine even as European allies show signs of war fatigue, particularly with the Israel-Hamas conflict overshadowing Russia’s invasion. The conflict in the Middle East is likely to be resolved sooner than the war next door to Romania, he said.