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A Russian drone hit a residential building in Romania, resulting in civilian casualties. NATO and EU countries condemned the attack and called for a decisive response to Moscow.

Earned $700,000 on the escape of men abroad; a deputy and a police officer are among the organizers of the scheme – Prosecutor General

In Bukovyna, a deputy and a police officer organized a scheme for men to escape to Romania. The perpetrators earned 700,000 dollars and have already been served with notices of suspicion.

Zelenskyy offered assistance to Romania following a Russian drone strike on a residential building. The President called on the EU to strengthen sanctions against the aggressor.

Due to a Russian drone falling on a residential building in Galați, Romania is closing the Russian consulate in Constanța. The Consul General has been declared persona non grata.

Neighboring countries reacted to the Russian drone strike on a high-rise building in Romania. Fico wants dialogue with Moscow, while Poland demands Russia's accountability.

The Russian Geran-2 drone was in Romanian airspace for four minutes. It was not shot down due to the risk it posed to the city of Galați in particular.

Russia justifies drone in Romania and accuses Ukraine of "provocation" - CCD

The Russian Federation accuses Ukraine of provocation after its drone hit a house in Romania. The Romanian Ministry of Defense officially confirmed the airspace violation.

A Russian drone hit a residential building in Galați, Romania. President Dan and NATO Secretary General Rutte agreed to strengthen air defense.

Due to a Russian drone hitting a house in Galați, the EU will accelerate the development of new sanctions. Romania is also considering the possibility of activating Article 4 of the NATO Treaty.

US Ambassador Matthew Whitaker condemned the Russian drone strike on a house in Romania. The attack in Galați resulted in injuries; the US pledges to defend NATO territories.

A Russian drone exploded in a residential area of Romania, threatening European security. Sybiha called for strengthening Ukraine's air defense to protect neighboring states.

Ursula von der Leyen condemned the Russian drone strike on a high-rise building in Romania. The EU is preparing the 21st package of sanctions against the aggressor.

A Russian drone hit a residential building in Romania during an attack on Ukraine. NATO condemned Russia's actions and is strengthening its defense against aerial threats.

The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the impact of a Russian drone on a house in Galați a serious escalation. Two civilians were injured as a result of the attack.

In Galați, a Russian drone struck a high-rise building, injuring two people. Due to the incident, Romania scrambled F-16 fighter jets.

In the city of Galați, a drone struck a residential building, causing a fire and injuring two people. This is the first case involving casualties on the territory of a NATO country.

In Galați, a drone crashed into a high-rise building, leading to an explosion and fire. Two people were injured; specialists are determining the origin of the device.

Estonia's Foreign Minister stated that negotiations with the RF would turn the EU into a neutral mediator. Disputes continue within the European Union regarding the expediency of direct contacts.

Maia Sandu has restored Moldovan citizenship to the former President of Romania, Traian Băsescu. The politician was stripped of his Moldovan passport in 2017.

Zelenskyy gave a veiled response to Lukashenko's proposal to meet and mentioned Tsikhanouskaya

Zelenskyy hinted at Lukashenko's illegitimacy due to Tsikhanouskaya's participation in the international summit. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to discuss relations specifically with her.

Ukraine has never been a threat to Belarus – Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy met with Tsikhanouskaya at a summit in Kyiv. They discussed Russian influence on Belarus and attempts to drag the country into the war against Ukraine.

They are being "hunted" by the best Western universities: how a capital city school manages to nurture geniuses

The school has opened an optics laboratory and a renovated astronomy classroom funded by patrons. The institution's students consistently become prize-winners in global scientific competitions.

In Kharkiv, a city council deputy is suspected in a scheme to smuggle men to Romania for $17,000

A Kharkiv City Council deputy organized a scheme for men to flee to Romania for $17,000. Payment for the services was accepted via a crypto wallet.

Mark Rutte called Russia's claims against the Baltic states absurd and commented on the downing of a drone over Estonia by a NATO fighter jet. He urged Europe to strengthen its own defense.

Traffic to be restricted for a year on the highway to the Romanian border: where drivers will have to change their route

Starting June 2, 2026, traffic on the M-19 highway in Terebovlia will be restricted for one year due to bridge repairs. The works are 90% funded by the EU under the Interreg NEXT program.

Due to shelling and rolling stock wear, it is predicted that six people will compete for a single seat this summer. Ukrzaliznytsia advises planning trips 20 days in advance and using the auto-buy feature.

Romanian fighter jets destroyed a drone in the sky over Estonia during a NATO mission. The Alliance has launched an investigation and confirmed its readiness to defend its borders.

Romania scrambled F-16 fighter jets due to Russian attack on Ukraine

Due to the Russian attack on Izmail, Romania scrambled two F-16 fighter jets to monitor the situation. In the Odesa region, a drone hit a warehouse; there were no casualties.

Vlad Țurcanu submitted his resignation due to the low scores given by the Moldovan jury to Ukraine and Romania at Eurovision. He emphasized the importance of supporting neighboring states.

Singer LELÉKA entered the top 10 at Eurovision 2026, receiving 221 points. The greatest total support for Ukraine was provided by Azerbaijan, Portugal, and Poland.