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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Romania delivers Patriot missile-defense system to Ukraine
Both Bucharest and Kyiv confirmed the delivery, boosting Ukraine's air defense against Russian attacks.
Romania backs marine training center for Ukraine
This initiative, proposed through the Ukraine Defense Contact Group's "Ramstein" format, will be funded by international contributions, with the UK providing initial financing.
Poland, Latvia and Romania call for immediate air defense reinforcement in NATO’s east
The Bucharest Nine defense ministers have issued a joint appeal for urgent measures to strengthen NATO's ability to detect and neutralize low-flying objects in its airspace.
Strongest earthquake of 2024 strikes Romania, tremors reach Ukraine
The tremors reached as far as Odesa, located approximately 340 kilometers from the epicenter.
Ukraine offered six European countries assistance in overcoming consequences of floods
Ukraine's offer of rescue assistance signals a growing recognition of the need for international cooperation in the face of intensifying climate-related disasters.
Ukrainian F-16 training underway in Romania
Ukrainian pilots have arrived in Romania and commenced training on F-16 fighter jets. This development comes amid increasing concerns over Russian threats to NATO aircraft.
Romania finds wreckage of Russian drone on border with Ukraine
Romanian F-16 fighters were scrambled in response to a Russian drone entering the country's airspace, with wreckage later discovered near the Ukrainian border.