Romania is open to becoming a transit hub for Western peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, but discussions on troop deployment as part of a potential peacekeeping mission remain premature, Romanian President Ilie Bolojan said after talks with political parties on supporting Ukraine, according to Defense Romania.
"There has been no substantive discussion on this issue nor parliamentary support. We could serve as a transit center for these troops, but further analysis is needed," Bolojan stated.
He reaffirmed Romania's commitment to aiding Ukraine, emphasizing that supporting Kyiv is also a matter of national security.
"Our consultations confirmed Romania's principled readiness to continue supporting Ukraine. It is not just about helping a victim of aggression—an essential issue—but also about protecting our own security. If Russia's current course continues, and given this region's history, Ukraine may only be the first target," Bolojan warned.
He also urged European nations to enhance continental defense by increasing investments in military infrastructure and the defense industry.
Earlier, Călin Georgescu, a far-right presidential candidate in Romania, was taken in for questioning by the police in connection with an investigation into his election campaign for his alleged ties with Moscow.
Georgescu is accused of creating a fascist group and providing false information about campaign financing.
Romanian authorities have carried out 47 searches at properties connected to Georgescu’s associates and found images of his ally standing next to Chechen mercenaries as well as weapons, assault ammunition, and large sums of cash, including €900,000.
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