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Voting has begun in Romania's presidential election, after the country's top court annulled last years result over suspected Russian interference in favour of right-wing candidate C膬lin Georgescu. Self-described MAGA Romanian George Simion has taken over leadership of Georgescu's nationalist movement, with polls showing he is likely to secure enough votes in today's initial round to compete in the runoff later this month.

Also in the programme: Vietnamese poet Quay Mai Nguyen Phan shares his reflections on the Vietnam War, 50 years after the conflict's end; and preparing to tour at the age of 90, we speak to American folk legend Peggy Seeger about her final studio album.

Joining Julian Marshall in the studio is Karin Von Hippel, chair of defence and security practice at Arden Strategies, and the freelance journalist and author Joshua Hammer.

(Photo: Presidential candidate George Simion votes as Calin Georgescu looks on at a polling station during the country's first round of the presidential election, in Mogosoaia, Romania, May 4, 2025. Credit REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki)