Romania

Ukrainian MP Andriy Odarchenko arrested in absentia, bail confiscated

The High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine decided to confiscate the 15 million hryvnia ($362,547) bail posted for fugitive MP Andriy Odarchenko and has issued an arrest warrant in absentia, Transparency International Ukraine reported on Sept. 23.

23 September 2024, 05:40 PM

Romania may establish training center for Ukrainian Marines

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has requested parliamentary approval to establish a training center in Romania for Ukrainian marines, Euractiv reported on Sept. 19.

19 September 2024, 01:16 PM

Sybiha’s first foreign visit: Ukraine’s FM meets Romanian officials

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha made his first official foreign visit to Romania, announced on X on Sept. 18.

18 September 2024, 02:47 PM

Ukrainian pilots to begin training flights on F-16s in Romania by late 2024

The first group of Ukrainian pilots has started theoretical training on F-16 fighter jets in Romania, with practical training potentially beginning by the end of 2024, Romanian Defense Ministry spokesperson Constantin Spînu said on Sept. 13, as reported by Barron’s.

13 September 2024, 09:06 PM

Ukrainian pilots start F-16 training in Romania

A group of Ukrainian pilots has begun training on F-16 fighters in Romania, and more of these aircraft will soon be in Ukraine's skies, said Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov on Sept. 12.

12 September 2024, 07:48 PM

NATO airspace breaches by Russian drones underscore European security risks, Kirby says

The U.S. is “watching closely” and “in close touch with Allies and partners” after Russian drones violated NATO airspace in Latvia and Romania, National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said during the Sept. 9 press briefing.

10 September 2024, 12:46 PM

Romanian lawmakers greenlight Patriot system transfer to Ukraine

The lower house of the Romanian Parliament approved a bill on Sept. 3, that allows the transfer of the Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, according to Reuters.

3 September 2024, 06:45 PM

Romanian Senate approves transfer of Patriot to Ukraine

The upper chamber of the Romanian parliament has approved a government bill to transfer a Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine, Romanian outlet Agerpres reported on Sept. 2.

2 September 2024, 09:25 PM

Romania backs draft law to transfer Patriot air defense to Ukraine

The Romanian government approved a draft law to transfer Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, Reuters reports on Sept. 2.

2 September 2024, 04:48 PM

Romanian parliament to vote on transferring Patriot battery to Ukraine

Romania’s Defense Ministry has requested a permission from the Romanian parliament to transfer a Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, RFE/RL reported on Aug. 30.

30 August 2024, 09:37 PM

Ukrainian border guard assaulted near Romania

Attempting to cross into Romania from Zakarpattya Oblast, three men assaulted a Ukrainian border guard and seized his weapon, State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said on Aug. 16.

17 August 2024, 02:11 AM

Romania denies Russian claim of Ukrainian refugees setting fire to fuel warehouse

The Romanian Ministry of Defense debunked false claims spread by Russian propagandists about Ukrainian refugees allegedly setting fire to a fuel warehouse in Romania, the ministry's press service reported on Aug. 6.

6 August 2024, 05:27 PM

Romania and Ukraine collaborate on developing Neptune anti-ship missiles.

Romania plans to develop weapons in collaboration with Ukraine, focusing specifically on the R-360 Neptune anti-ship missiles, Army Recognition reported.

3 August 2024, 12:47 PM

Romanian PM cites legal issues in targeting Russian drones over Ukraine

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu stated on July 26 that Romania cannot shoot down Russian Shahed kamikaze drones over Ukrainian territory, according to Digi24.

27 July 2024, 01:23 PM

Romanian Defense: No engagement with Russian drones

The Romanian Ministry of Defense denied that their air defense deployed on the border with Ukraine shot at Russian drones, the ministry's press service reported on July 26.

26 July 2024, 11:59 PM

Romania summons Russian representative to protest Shahed drone wreckage falling on its territory

The Romanian Foreign Ministry summoned a Russian representative over the fall of Shahed drone wreckage on Romanian territory, news agency Agerpres reported on July 26.

26 July 2024, 02:00 PM

U.S. backs Romania's investigation of Russian drone incidents

The United States has praised Romania for its efforts to investigate the incidents of Russian drones falling on its territory and has pledged to share any new information as it becomes available, U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said at a briefing on July 24.

25 July 2024, 03:16 PM

Wreckage of Russian drone found in Romania, Bucharest alerts allies

Romania's Defense Ministry found the wreckage of a Russian drone near Plauru in Tulcea County, following air alerts due to Russian attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure, Digi24 reported on July 25.

25 July 2024, 02:45 PM

Romania sounds air raid alerts as Russian drone debris poses danger

Romania issued an air raid alert for the second consecutive night due to the risk of debris from downed Russian drones following attacks on the border regions of Odesa Oblast, the Romanian news channel Digi24 reported on July 25.

25 July 2024, 12:06 PM

Romania issues air raid alert, warns residents of potential Shahed drone debris - video

An air raid alert was issued in northern Tulcea County in Romania due to a Russian Shahed attack on Ukraine's port infrastructure overnight, the local channel Digi 24 reported on July 24.

24 July 2024, 10:30 AM

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