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Romanian jets scrambled in response to Russian drone activity in Ukraine

Romania scrambled two F-16s and two Eurofighters during Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, the Romanian Defense Ministry reported on April 29.

29 April 2025, 11:55 AM

Romanian far-right figure Simion opposes continued support for Ukrainian refugees

George Simion, leader of Romania’s far-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians and a presidential candidate, said the country should stop supporting Ukrainian refugees, arguing that Romania is already financially helping Moldova, G4 Media reported on April 15.

15 April 2025, 06:04 PM

Romania has not been briefed on US troop withdrawal

Romania’s defense ministry said it has not received any information from the U.S. about plans to withdraw American troops, the Guardian reported on April 9.

9 April 2025, 12:39 PM

Donald Trump Jr. to visit Romania before presidential vote

Donald Trump Jr., eldest son of U.S. President Donald Trump, will arrive in the Romanian capital of Bucharest on April 28, just one week before the country’s presidential election first round, as part of an Eastern European tour, G4Media.ro reported, citing sources.

8 April 2025, 02:09 PM

Romanian presidential candidate calls for ban on Ukrainian grain shipments

Former Romanian prime minister Victor Ponta wants to end the transit of Ukrainian agricultural produce through Romania’s Black Sea ports to “protect local farmers,” Ponta said on April 7.

7 April 2025, 08:34 PM

Romania asked not to mention Shahed drones falling on its territory — Valerii Zaluzhnyi

Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK and former top military commander, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, described Romania’s response to Russian Shahed drone attacks on its territory on March 26.

26 March 2025, 04:38 PM

Europe uneasy over US-Russia Black Sea talks

Romania and Bulgaria are wary of a possible U.S.-Russia deal that would restore some of Moscow's control over disputed Black Sea waters as part of their broader agreement, the Financial Times wrote on March 24, citing officials in Bucharest and Sofia.

24 March 2025, 02:26 PM

Border control to be tightened on Hungary and Romania borders — Border Guard Service

Ukraine will strengthen control along its borders with Hungary and Romania in the most vulnerable areas, the State Border Guard Service announced on March 22 via Telegram.

22 March 2025, 03:49 PM

SBU bars Romania’s pro-Russian politician Sosoaca from entry to Ukraine

Ukraine’s SBU security service has barred Diana Șoșoacă, leader of the Romanian far-right party S.O.S. Romania, from entering Ukraine for three years, the SBU announced on March 17.

17 March 2025, 09:27 PM

Fico urges EU to step in as Romania’s election scandal unfolds

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has called on the European Commission to take a clear position regarding Romania’s elections and the situation involving pro-Russian candidate Călin Georgescu, he wrote on Facebook on March 11.

11 March 2025, 10:13 AM

Macron warns: Putin’s next targets could be Moldova and Romania

If Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is not stopped, he will “undoubtedly move into Moldova and possibly Romania,” French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview with La Tribune Dimanche on March 1.

2 March 2025, 01:31 PM

Romania may serve as transit hub for Western troops to Ukraine

Romania could become a hub for deploying Western troops to Ukraine, acting Romanian President Ilie Bolojan said, according to Defense Romania on Feb. 28.

28 February 2025, 05:40 PM

Romania detains 18 in case involving pro-Russian politician Georgescu

The Romanian Prosecutor General's Office has detained 18 people in a case involving former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, a pro-Russian politician, Romanian Insider reports on Feb. 28.

28 February 2025, 01:34 PM

Over 13,000 Ukrainians entered Romania illegally in 2024

In 2024, over 13,000 Ukrainian men illegally crossed the border into Romania, Florin Coman, head of the Territorial Inspectorate of the Border Police (ITPF) in Sighetu Marmației, announced on Feb. 25.

26 February 2025, 02:06 AM

Ukraine condemns Romanian presidential candidate's remarks on territorial integrity

Romanian politician Călin Georgescu’s questioning Ukraine’s territorial integrity are “extremely disrespectful" and aligned with Russian propaganda, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said in a statement on Facebook on Jan. 30.

30 January 2025, 05:44 PM

Romania scrambles F-16s twice as Russian drones threaten Ukraine’s border

Residents of northern Tulcea County in Romania received alerts for two consecutive nights due to Russian drone attacks on Ukraine, Romania’s Defense Ministry reported on Jan. 30.

30 January 2025, 02:28 PM

Romania responds to Russian airspace violation, scrambles fighter jets overnight

Romania’s Ministry of National Defense scrambled two fighter jets overnight in response to a Russian drone attack on Ukraine, Digi24 reported on Jan. 17.

17 January 2025, 12:24 PM

Svitolina defeats Romania’s No. 1 to reach second round at Australian Open

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina (WTA 27) kicked off her 2025 Australian Open campaign with a solid first-round victory over Romania’s top-ranked player, Sorana Cirstea (WTA 71).

13 January 2025, 10:56 AM

EU aiming to phase out Russian gas by 2027, secures first contract from Romanian offshore field

The European Union plans to phase out Russian gas by 2027 and Germany has secured its first contract from the Romanian offshore gas field Neptun Deep, Reuters reported on Jan. 7, citing sources.

9 January 2025, 12:41 PM

Romania detects drone breach near Tulcea county

Romania’s radar surveillance system detected a small aerial object, likely a drone, approximately 15 kilometers east of the city of Chilia Veche in Tulcea County, country's Defense Ministry reported on Dec. 26.

27 December 2024, 12:48 PM

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