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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the incursion of Russian drones into Poland and Romania indicates an escalation of the war and the need for its cessation. He noted that ending hostilities requires the consent of both sides, which Russia is not providing.
Great Britain is sending Typhoon fighters to Poland in response to the violation of its airspace by Russian drones. This step is part of a NATO mission to strengthen the defense of the eastern flank.
Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces, General Janne Jaakkola, stated that they are closely monitoring the "Zapad" exercises of Russia and Belarus. He noted that Russia has resources for other purposes besides the war in Ukraine and warned of possible "unexpected turns" during the maneuvers.
Great Britain summoned the Russian ambassador over the invasion of Russian drones into the airspace of Poland and Romania. London condemned Russia's actions, stating that any further violations of NATO airspace would be met with force.
Poland shows the fastest GDP growth among 26 EU countries, with a projected growth of 3. 3% in 2026. Since 2017, the country's economy has grown by 93%, and the zloty has become the most successful currency among emerging markets.
The European Union is considering tightening restrictions on tourist visas for Russian citizens and imposing restrictions on the movement of Russian diplomats within the bloc.
Romania summoned the Russian ambassador to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs due to the violation of its airspace by a Russian drone on September 13, 2025. The Romanian side expressed a strong protest and called for avoiding future violations.
Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) suggest that Russia is assessing NATO's capabilities and reaction through drone attacks on Poland and Poland and Romania. These attacks may be an attempt to gain experience for future aggression against the Alliance.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas called the incursion of a Russian drone into Romanian airspace a "reckless escalation. " She noted that this is an unacceptable violation of the sovereignty of EU member states, which threatens regional security.
Romanian F-16 fighters did not shoot down a Russian drone that entered the country's airspace on September 13 because the drone "returned to Ukraine. " Romanian Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu stated that the drone was flying very low and headed back to Ukraine.
The city of Alba Iulia in Romania has created the world's longest table from recycled materials, confirmed by the Guinness Book of Records. The table, 2.7 kilometers long, was built from almost 1,500 Euro pallets and 2,700 Doka panels, and hosted 10,000 recycled ceramic plates and 5 tons of food for 10,000 visitors.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that a Russian drone penetrated 10 kilometers into the territory of Romania, a NATO country, and remained there for about 50 minutes. Romania scrambled combat aircraft, and Poland activated a military response to the threat of Russian drones.
Two Romanian Air Force F-16 fighter jets detected and tracked a drone in the country's airspace near the border with Ukraine. The drone disappeared from radars 20 km southwest of Chilia Veche, posing no threat to the population.
The Georgian State Security Service stated that SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) officers handed explosives to a Mercedes truck driver for import into Georgia. The driver claims he was allegedly transporting the explosives to Russia, but the Georgian special service does not believe him.
Rescuers and the Romanian border police are conducting a search operation in the Polonina mountain area. Two 23-year-old Ukrainians got lost in the mountains without necessary belongings and means of orientation.
The State Security Service of Georgia detained two Ukrainian citizens who were found to have 2. 4 kg of hexogen, as well as drugs. The explosives were transported from Ukraine through Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey.
President Zelenskyy offered Poland assistance and training in shooting down Russian drones, including "Shaheds. " This occurred after 19 Russian drones entered Polish airspace.
Moldova has declared an employee of the Belarusian embassy persona non grata. This decision is related to the detention of a former Moldovan intelligence officer suspected of transferring secret data to the Belarusian KGB.
Romania scrambled two F-16 fighter jets in response to an air alert due to a Russian drone attack on Ukraine. Radar systems detected drones near the border, but no violations of Romanian airspace were recorded.
Poland will close its border with Belarus, including railway crossings, due to aggressive Russian-Belarusian exercises "Zapad-2025". This decision was made for national security reasons, amid growing tensions and hybrid warfare.
High levels of alcohol consumption directly affect public health, increasing the risks of diseases and social problems.
The special services of the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Romania have exposed a Belarusian spy network in Europe. Among those exposed is a former deputy head of Moldovan intelligence, who was transmitting secret information to the Belarusian KGB.
Romanian forward of Kyiv Dynamo Vladislav Blenuțe found himself at the center of a scandal due to reposts of videos with a Russian propagandist and "Brigada". The club stated that the football player admitted his mistakes and confirmed his pro-Ukrainian position.
In Kyiv, the major restoration of the modern building of the Okhmatdyt hospital, damaged by a Russian attack, is underway. Facade, internal works, and renovation of engineering systems are being carried out.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's plane landed in Bulgaria using paper maps due to GPS deactivation. This occurred amid a growing number of GPS jamming incidents in Eastern Europe.
From March to July 2025, the Responsible Gambling Center (RGC) team worked on the preparatory stage of implementing a large-scale international experience exchange program on shaping responsible gaming policy.
About 2,000 cases of measles have been registered in Ukraine, most of which are in the western regions. Deputy Minister of Health Ihor Kuzin emphasized that vaccination is the only protection against measles.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, reported cases of detention of individuals who tried to illegally cross the border more than 10 times. Most such attempts are recorded on the borders with Romania and Moldova.
The President of France, the Chancellor of Germany, and the Prime Minister of Poland will visit Moldova. Their visit is intended to support the country's pro-European course and remind of an alternative to Russia.
In the first seven months of 2025, over 5,400 Ukrainians illegally crossed the border into Romania. This is fewer than last year, and a special legal regime of temporary protection applies to them.