Guy Birchall

George Simion, a conservative, had alleged that the vote had been subjected to meddling by France and Moldova.

Poland’s defense minister said a patrol flight had frightened off the ship, which then made for a Russian port.

The legal action was brought by two Chagossian women who have criticized the lack of consultation with the community during the negotiations.

Conservative George Simion came first in the initial round of voting before losing to Nicusor Dan in the runoff on May 18.

The UK and the EU went ahead with the move without waiting for Washington to join them, just a day after Trump and Putin spoke with each other by phone.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced his intention to leave the court’s jurisdiction last month as he welcomed Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyhu to Hungary.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the agreement, which covered areas including defense, travel, and fishing rights, marked a ’reset' in relations.

The front-runners began courting voters early Monday after beating out 11 rivals.

George Simion and Nicusor Dan now go head to head after securing first and second place in the first round of voting on May 4.

Poles head to the voting booths on Sunday to select their new head of state in a bellwether election for the country.