Nicușor Dan
Nicușor Dan condemned Russia's involvement in the fire at the Carfil plant in Brașov and in other acts of sabotage. He called it an escalation of hybrid warfare.
Following the sinking of the KHORYV vessel off Romania, three Ukrainian crew members remain missing. One sailor was killed.
The KHORYV vessel sank near Constanța with 14 crew members on board. One Ukrainian died, while four, including the captain, are in hospital.
Nicușor Dan said that Moscow is not ready for peace and is provoking Europe. NATO is strengthening protection against drones, cyberattacks and disinformation.
The European Parliament discussed protecting shipping after six attacks by allegedly Russian drones in ten days. The EU will strengthen monitoring and pressure.
Russia is increasingly attacking Ukrainian grain corridors in the Black Sea. Romania and Bulgaria are asking NATO to strengthen protection against drones.
Zelenskyy met with the leaders of Romania, Serbia and Poland. They discussed security, European integration, joint production of drones and a new aid package.
The vessel caught fire and sank in Romania’s economic zone after a report of a drone strike. All 12 sailors were rescued; one was injured.
The leaders of Ukraine, Moldova and Romania met in Chișinău. They discussed energy, infrastructure, security and European integration.
Romanian President reported the destruction of a Russian drone by an F-16 fighter. The downed drone turned out to be of the "Shahed" type, which is used by the Russian Federation in Ukraine.
Romanian President Nicușor Dan reported the downing of a drone by an F-16 fighter. The UAV was neutralized in an uninhabited area 10 km from the city of Sfântu Gheorghe.
On Ukrainian Statehood Day, leaders and high-ranking officials from Moldova, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia, Albania, Serbia and other countries arrived in Kyiv to participate in the "Ukraine – Southeast Europe" summit.
Portugal and Slovakia offered Romania support in the field of countering unmanned aerial vehicles. Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced this in Brussels.
The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, has placed responsibility for the sea drone explosion in Constanța on the Russian Federation. The craft lost control due to the actions of the aggressor state.
Due to the effects of Russian electronic warfare, Ukraine lost control of four drones. One device exploded in the port of Constanța, while others fell into the sea with no casualties reported.
The President of Romania has appointed Eugen Tomac as the new Prime Minister. He will form a technical government of specialists to maintain the country's pro-Western course.
President Nicușor Dan stated that up to 30 drone incidents have occurred on Romanian territory over the past 2 years. He warned that "when the Russians target cities on the other side of the Danube, they must be certain that they will not cause harm to Romanians."
Experts identified the drone debris in Galați as a Russian Geran-2 type drone. Nicușor Dan stated that the RF bears responsibility for this incident.
The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, suggests the expulsion of the Russian ambassador due to the drone crash in Galați. Previously, the country had already closed the Russian consulate in Constanța.
A Russian drone hit a house in Galați due to a course change after being struck over Reni. Two people were injured; responsibility for the incident lies with Russia.
A Russian drone hit a residential building in Galați, Romania. President Dan and NATO Secretary General Rutte agreed to strengthen air defense.
The Romanian Parliament supported a vote of no confidence in the government of Ilie Bolojan due to harsh reforms. The President is beginning consultations on the formation of a new Cabinet.
Romania continues its military and diplomatic support for Ukraine. The parties signed an official agreement on the joint production of drones on Romanian territory.
The President of Ukraine will hold talks with Nicușor Dan and Ilie Bolojan. Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also visit the F-16 pilot training center.
President Zelenskyy spoke with Romanian President Nicușor Dan and discussed strengthening defense cooperation and joint projects. Zelenskyy invited the Romanian leader to visit Ukraine for further negotiations.
Romanian Defense Minister Sorin Moldovan urged the US to reverse the plan to withdraw 800 troops from the country to avoid strengthening Russian propaganda about NATO's disunity. The Pentagon is redeploying an infantry brigade to Kentucky, focusing on domestic priorities and the Indo-Pacific region.
NATO Secretary General Rutte stated that the reduction in the number of US troops in Romania will not affect the Alliance's security. He emphasized that troop rotation is a common practice, and the defense capability of NATO's eastern flank remains unwavering.
In recent months, at least ten European countries have reported drone incursions into their airspace, raising concerns and leading to increased security measures. Romania, Poland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, France, Germany, Lithuania, Estonia, and Belgium have witnessed these incidents, some of which are linked to Russia.
Nicușor Dan emphasized the importance of resolve and the need to strengthen armies to counter Russia's aggressive behavior.
Romanian President Nicușor Dan will visit Kyiv in the autumn at the invitation of Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Romania supports Ukraine in achieving a just peace and its sovereignty.