Romania is a country in Southeast Europe and a NATO member bordering the Black Sea. Known for its strategic position on NATO's eastern flank and proximity to Ukraine, making it a key alliance partner amid Russia-Ukraine tensions. Recently, Romania has faced Russian drone incursions into its territory, expelled a Russian diplomat, and signed a major air-defense procurement deal with Israel. Last updated 5 days ago
Romania is acquiring the Israeli-made SPYDER air-defense system in a deal valued at over €2 billion. The system, produced by Rafael, will help protect Romanian airspace as Russian drone threats continue along its border with Ukraine. The purchase marks another sign of Israeli defense technology becoming central to European security.
Ukraine is ready to support Romania's security, which has been consistently helping us defend ourselves against Russian attacks for the fifth year in a row.
Maria Zakharova says Russia's response to Romania expelling the Russian Consul General and closing the consulate in Constanta "will not be long in coming."
Medvedev on the Romania drone incident: claimed it "remains unclear" whose drone was involved, said EU states have "no right to complain" due to their Ukraine support.
Accused European leaders of responsibility for strikes inside Russia and warned citizens of drone-producing countries should not expect to "sleep peacefully", calling it "only the beginning.
Last night a Russian drone entered Romanian airspace and hit a residential building, injuring civilians.
This is a serious violation of NATO airspace. Russia's aggression against Ukraine and attacks on civilians and civili...
UK PM Starmer:
Last night a Russian drone entered Romanian airspace and hit a residential building, injuring civilians.
This is a serious violation of NATO airspace. Russia's aggression against Ukraine and attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure threatens the security of our entire continent.
The UK unreservedly condemns such strikes.
Time and again, Russia has shown it has no regard for civilian life, for international law, or for the sovereignty of its neighbours.
That must not be allowed to stand.
We stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine, with Romania, and with all our NATO allies in the face of continued Russian aggression.
'Russia’s reckless drone incursion into Romania shows once again Russia’s willingness to escalate. Germany stands with our NATO Allies. The incident once again underscores the need for strong NATO posture on the Eastern flank. We are ready to defend every inch of Allied territory.'
The U.S. stands with Romania after a "reckless incursion" into its territory. NATO will defend "every inch" of allied land. Support expressed for those injured in Galați.
"Early this morning, an apartment building in Romania was struck by a drone as Russia attacked Ukrainian infrastructure near the border. Secretary General Mark Rutte is in touch with Romanian authorities. We condemn Russia’s recklessness, and NATO will continue to strengthen our defences against all threats, including drones."
"Russia, belligerently and unprovoked, has attacked Romania. Families sleeping in their homes are the target of war criminal Putin’s missiles and Iranian drones. This is not the first Russian attack on a NATO state. Deterrence is the only way to stop Russia’s perverse acts. Russia understands only the language of force. The failed Soviet Empire is dead and must never return."
Serbia's defense ministry announced the country will participate in joint military exercises with NATO for the first time. Roughly 600 personnel from Serbia, Italy, Romania, and Türkiye are set to take part.
A 10,000 kW electrical transformer containing about 30 tons of oil exploded at the West District Heating Plant (CET) in Bucharest, Romania, local media report.
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