Romania
Since the beginning of 2024, over 3,600 border violators have been detained. The most popular routes remain the sections on the borders with Romania and Moldova.
Amidst the Russian drone attack on the Odesa region, Romania scrambled two F-16 fighter jets. Radars detected 15 drones near the border in Tulcea County.
President Zelenskyy stated support for Moldova on security issues, particularly regarding Transnistria, and the development of trilateral formats with Romania. He thanked Sandu for supporting Ukraine and noted the visit on Chernobyl Remembrance Day.
In Romania, for the second time on April 25, UAV fragments were discovered near Văcăreni in Tulcea County. The morning debris from Galați was neutralized by a controlled explosion at Lake Brateș.
Russian forces attacked Ukraine with drones near Romania on April 25; British Typhoons were scrambled to intercept. Debris fell in Galați, a building was damaged, investigation ongoing with no casualties.
Moldovan MPs voted to terminate the state of emergency in the energy sector. The measures were introduced due to damage to power lines after Russian attacks.
Hungary's new government will change its defense strategy to receive €16. 2 billion in EU loans. The European Commission has already started negotiations with Péter Magyar's team.
The White House has developed a ranking of NATO members based on their level of support for the US and defense spending. Countries face troop redeployments and restrictions on arms sales.
The ancient Cotofenești helmet and two bracelets were returned to Bucharest after being stolen from the Drenthe Museum. The artifacts were put on display under guard, and the search for another one is ongoing.
Aircraft from six Alliance countries took to the air to intercept a group of Russian bombers. The Russian Ministry of Defense called the four-hour flight a planned one.
Romania extradited to Ukraine a person involved in the Monaco Battalion investigation for debt extortion. The man demanded one million dollars or 15 bitcoins from a foreigner.
Due to an accident at CET West, over 2,300 blocks in the Romanian capital were left without water supply. Authorities are launching another thermal power plant to restore services.
Zelenskyy announced a Drone Deal to protect infrastructure and export weapons. Agreements have already been reached with three countries, and 11 more states have expressed their interest.
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan ignores social democrats' demands to resign. The political crisis threatens the country's budget and could lead to a minority government.
During Russia's night drone attack on Ukraine, one of the targets entered Romanian territory. An alarm was declared in Tulcea county and a search party was raised.
The Isaccea border crossing point will be restricted on April 17 from 08:00 to 14:00. Citizens are advised to choose alternative routes across the border in advance.
The Fancy Bear group attacked mailboxes of SAP employees, ARMA, and NATO military departments. Due to a hacker error, researchers gained access to their data.
Due to the repair of the bridge over the Tysa, from April 15 to May 15, traffic restrictions for cars will be in effect on weekdays. Pedestrians will be able to cross the border without any obstacles.
The US has allowed Lukoil's network to operate until October 29 despite sanctions against Russia's oil sector. The waiver applies to 2,000 stations and plants in Europe.
Due to the shelling of Ukrainian Vylkove, an alert was declared in Tulcea County and aircraft were scrambled. No violations of Romanian airspace were recorded.
The head of the CPD, Kovalenko, announced the defeat of Russian propaganda in the Hungarian elections. The opposition Tisza party won a constitutional majority in the country.
The coffin with the body of the legendary coach was brought to Romania's main arena for a public farewell. The burial with military honors will take place at Bellu Cemetery.
The legendary coach, who died of heart disease, will be honored at European cup matches. UEFA and the Romanian federation expressed condolences over the loss of the figure.
The Romanian military scrambled two F-16 aircraft and deployed air defense systems due to a Russian attack near Tulcea County. Radars detected 17 targets near the border without any violations.
Mircea Lucescu passed away at the age of 80 after a long heart illness. The former coach set a record at Shakhtar and won numerous trophies with Dynamo.
Doctors diagnosed the coach with multi-organ damage to the heart, brain, and lungs. The patient's condition remains extremely serious under strict medical supervision.
The head of the federation fictitiously employed draft dodgers at a critical enterprise for $15,000. At least 40 people used the scheme's services.
Doctors are considering the possibility of connecting Mircea Lucescu to the ECMO system after a heart attack. The 80-year-old coach's condition remains critically stable in intensive care.
Two Ukrainians face 10 years for planting incendiary parcels at Nova Poshta branches in Bucharest. The actions were coordinated with Russian special services.
Moscow plans to establish four UAV control points on Belarusian territory. This will reduce flight time to Kyiv and increase the threat of missile strikes.