Romanian Lawmakers' Historic Visit to Moscow: First Time in Decades at the State Duma

In a period where Romania's relations with Russia are being reassessed, a four-member parliamentary delegation led by Diana Şoșoacă, the leader of the opposition SOS Romania Party and a member of the European Parliament, visited the Russian State Duma in Moscow for the first time in decades.The visit marks a significant step in strengthening ties between the two countries. During her speech at an international congress in Moscow, Şoșoacă mentioned that the delegation's journey to Moscow took approximately 40 hours.The Romanian delegation attended the 'The World Needs a Father' international congress held in Moscow on June 26-27. The congress focused on preserving traditional family structures and strengthening family institutions, with attendees from Europe, Asia, and the Americas.Diana Şoșoacă is known for her critiques of European Union policies and her statements on normalizing relations between Romania and Russia. As a lawyer and a member of the European Parliament since the 2024 elections, Şoșoacă's visit is seen as a crucial moment in the history of diplomatic relations between the two nations.