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Romania boosts defense spending, maintains Ukraine’s aid after security council meeting

As Moscow attempts to redraw NATO's boundaries through ceasefire negotiations, Romania's Security Council has reaffirmed its commitment to Ukraine while securing its own strategic position as a frontline NATO state.

byOlena Mukhina

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Romanian president signals openness to Western troop transit while warning Ukraine “may only be first target” of Russia’s war

European security demands increased defense investment as Russian aggression threatens to expand beyond Ukraine, said Ilie Bolojan.

byOlena Mukhina

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Romania allows military to intercept aerial threats after Russian drone incidents

Romania’s military was legally unable to act against aerial threats without an official state of emergency.

byYuri Zoria

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Romanian far-right, Russia-linked candidate questioned as police uncover weapons, € 900,000 in raids

Romanian far-right presidential candidate Călin Georgescu faces police scrutiny as authorities raid associates’ homes, uncovering weapons, ammunition, and €900,000 in cash.

byOlena Mukhina

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NATO tests European deployment capabilities without US participation

As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine nears its 4th year, the EU moves toward military self-sufficiency amid concerns over Trump’s commitment to collective defense.

byYuri Zoria

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Orbán no longer alone: Rising nationalist wave in Central Europe threatens EU unity, aid for Ukraine

A surge of nationalist victories across Central Europe is creating new obstacles for EU aid to Ukraine, as leaders in Slovakia, Austria, Croatia, and Hungary align with Viktor Orbán's pro-Moscow stance amid mounting public frustration over war-related economic pressures.

byOlena Mukhina

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“Ukraine is fictional state”: Romanian politician’s call for territory division sparks diplomatic row

A Romanian politician's call to carve up Ukraine draws sharp rebuke from Kyiv, testing diplomatic ties between the Black Sea neighbors.

byOlena Mukhina

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Russian drone attack injures boy, 12, in Kyiv Oblast, damages Izmail river port, hits Romania

At least seven Shaheds and two missiles might have penetrated the Ukrainian air defenses.

byYuri Zoria

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Sweden joins compensation scheme for Romania’s Patriot transfer to Ukraine

Stockholm has approved about $29 million to help Romania replace Patriot system components, including projectiles and sensors donated earlier.

byYuri Zoria

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Russian missile flew 140 kilometers over Moldova and Romania before reaching Ukraine – media

A Russian cruise missile violated NATO member Romania's airspace during a massive strike on Ukrainian energy facilities this morning.

byYuri Zoria

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Romania’s Constitutional Court annuls first-round presidential results as Russian influence allegations spark outrage

Earlier, the far-right politician who had won the first round of the elections said that if he were to win the presidency, he would stop the export of Ukrainian grain through Romania and suspend aid to Kyiv.

byOlena Mukhina

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Romania thwarts suspected Russian-directed sabotage attempt

Romanian authorities arrested a 34-year-old Colombian suspect for attempting Russian-coordinated sabotage acts targeting critical infrastructure.

byYuri Zoria

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Romanian presidential candidate Georgescu vows to end Ukrainian aid, halt grain exports if he takes office

He claimed that Bucharest owes no obligations to NATO, asserting that the country’s focus should be on the happiness of its people, not defense spending.

byOlena Mukhina

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Pro-EU ruling party wins Romania’s parliamentary elections but far-right pushes for influence

Romania's Social Democrats won, but a surge in far-right votes led to a fragmented parliament, complicating coalition talks amid concerns over Russian influence.

byYuri Zoria

TikTok, not anti-Ukraine stance, behind Romanian election surprise, ex-diplomat says

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TikTok, not anti-Ukraine stance, behind Romanian election surprise, ex-diplomat says

Social media strategy, not foreign policy views, propelled anti-NATO candidate Călin Georgescu to a stunning first-round victory in Romania's presidential election, former Foreign Ministry advisor Eusebiu Slavitescu told Euromaidan Press.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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“Ignore the electoral noise: Georgescu’s TikTok triumph signals nothing about Ukraine,” says Romanian ex-diplomat

Romania's establishment was stunned when TikTok-powered outsider Călin Georgescu leapt from 6% in polls to 22.94% in Sunday's presidential vote, but former foreign ministry counselor Eusebiu Slavitescu sees social media algorithms at work, not shifting allegiances.

byLesia Dubenko

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Pro-Russian candidate leads first round in Romania presidential race

Independent candidate Calin Georgescu leads Romania's presidential race with 22% of votes, challenging expectations.

byMaria Tril

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Today’s Romanian election could reverse country’s support for Ukraine

Romania's current leadership supports Ukraine, but today's presidential elections and the upcoming parliamentary elections on December 1 could potentially alter the country's stance on this support.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine repels Russia’s attack involving 50 drones, 4 missiles; two UAVs again breach Romania airspace

The assault injured at least one civilian. Ukraine says it downed 40 drones. Kyiv, Starokostiantyniv, Khmelnytskyi were among targets.

byYuri Zoria

An F-16 fighter jet at Romania's 86th military air base

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Romania says drone breached its airspace during Russia’s attack on Ukraine

Four fighter jets were scrambled by Romanian authorities on 19 Oct. after detecting an unidentified flying object that penetrated up to 45 kilometers into the country's eastern region.

byMaria Tril