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Romania plays a critical role in Eastern Europe's geopolitical landscape. Recent developments demonstrate Romania's influential position, notably its decision to continue military support for Ukraine, underscored by plans to become a hub for Western forces. The situation escalates as Romanian presidential candidate Victor Ponta proposes to halt Ukrainian grain exports to protect local farmers if elected. Additionally, the Romanian Parliament's approval of a Patriot system transfer to Ukraine highlights the country's strategic collaborations. The discovery of Russian drone wreckage in Romania raises security concerns, prompting NATO to enhance airspace monitoring. These actions depict Romania's pivotal choices in response to rising regional tensions.

What are Romania’s plans regarding Ukrainian grain exports?

Romanian presidential candidate Victor Ponta announced his intention to halt Ukrainian grain exports via Romanian ports if he wins the upcoming election. This move aims to protect Romanian farmers from intense competition with imported grains from Ukraine, affecting the agricultural dynamics of the Black Sea region.

How is Romania assisting the Ukrainian military efforts?

Romania is significantly aiding Ukraine's military efforts by continuing defense support and potentially becoming a strategic hub for Western forces. This includes training Ukrainian marines and the transfer of the Patriot air defense system to bolster Ukraine's capabilities against external threats like Russian drone incursions.

What security concerns are present between Romania and Ukraine?

Romania faces security challenges due to Russian drone violations in its airspace, prompting NATO to enhance surveillance. Romanian authorities are also managing illegal crossings and smuggling operations on the Ukrainian border, further complicating the regional security environment.

How is Romania responding to Russian drone threats?

In response to Russian drone threats, Romania has adopted a proactive stance by passing legislation to shoot down drones violating their airspace and collaborating with NATO to increase airspace monitoring. These actions aim to safeguard Romanian sovereignty and contribute to regional stability.

What diplomatic initiatives has Romania taken regarding Ukraine?

Romania has vocally supported Ukraine's sovereignty and peace initiatives. This support is expressed through diplomatic channels, military aid, and strategic alliances within NATO. Such initiatives highlight Romania's alignment with international efforts to address aggression in the region.

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Maia Sandu Alliances with Ukraine and Romania guarantee Moldova’s security - Sandu Moldova's strong partnership with Ukraine, Romania, and other countries that adhere to international law is a key factor in ensuring the country's security. 658 9 Previously in trend: Relations between Ukraine and Moldova

Romanian presidential candidate Victor Ponta Romanian presidential candidate Ponta promises to stop exports of Ukrainian grain if he wins Romanian presidential candidate and former Prime Minister Victor Ponta said that if he wins the election in May, he will stop the export of Ukrainian grain through Romanian ports in the Black Sea to protect local farmers. 4 841 39 Previously in trend: Export of Ukrainian grain

draft evaders €7,000 for escorting draft evader from Druzhkivka to Romania: organiser of scheme exposed. PHOTOS Organiser of scheme for smuggling of fugitives to Romania exposed 2 316 9 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Supreme Council of National Defense of Romania Romania’s Supreme Defense Council decides to extend support for Ukraine The Supreme Council of National Defense of Romania (CSAT) has decided to continue military support for Ukraine. 1 086 1 Previously in trend: Romania’s aid to Ukraine

Romania’s Constitutional Court to review drone law Romania’s Constitutional Court to consider far-right complaint against law allowing country to shoot down Russian drones On March 27, the Romanian Constitutional Court is considering complaints from the Alliance for the Unification of Romanians, the Youth Party, and SOS Romania regarding a law that simplified the procedure for shooting down Russian drones that fly into the country. 2 656 21 Previously in trend: Wreckage of a Russian drone in Moldova and Romania

Six draft evaders detained in Bukovyna region while trying to illegally cross the border They attempted to cross border with Romania: six violators, led by underage guide, were detained in Bukovyna – SBGS. VIDEO Border guards of the Chernivtsi detachment detained six men who were trying to illegally cross the border with Romania. 1 499 10 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Ambassador of Ukraine to the UK, former Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy ZaluzhnyiAmbassador of Ukraine to the UK, former Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi Romania asked to keep silent about downing of drones on its territory - Zaluzhnyi Romania asked the Ukrainian side not to talk about the downing of Russian drones on its territory. 6 444 45 Previously in trend: Wreckage of a Russian drone in Moldova and Romania

US State Department on meeting in Saudi Arabia Romania and Bulgaria concerned about implications of US-Russia talks for Black Sea - FT Romania and Bulgaria have expressed concern about the US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, fearing changes in the Black Sea in favor of Moscow. 4 566 24 Previously in trend: Negotiations in Saudi Arabia

Emmanuel Macron on the war in Ukraine If Putin is not stopped, he may attack Moldova and possibly Romania - Macron If he is not stopped in Ukraine, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin may try to invade Moldova and Romania. 4 460 44 Previously in trend: Macron’s statement after the Trump-Zelenskyy argument

Russian drones spotted in Moldova and Romania Wreckage of Russian drones found again in Romania and Moldova - Reuters The wreckage of a Russian UAV with explosives was found on the territory of Romania near the border with Moldova, which the Ministry of Defense detonated on the spot. 954 6 Previously in trend: Wreckage of a Russian drone in Moldova and Romania

Romania is ready to be a hub for Western troops in Ukraine Romania will continue to support Ukraine and may become hub for sending Western troops – acting Romanian President Bolojan Romania plans to continue to support Ukraine, in particular through the possibility of becoming an important transit hub for Western troops. 992 10 Previously in trend: Support for Ukraine foreign peacekeepers

Kelin Georgescu was detained and sent for interrogation Pro-Russian politician Georgescu detained in Romania and sent for interrogation - media The Romanian General Prosecutor's Office is conducting 47 searches in five districts of the country as part of a case that incriminates crimes against the constitutional order, false information about the sources of campaign financing, or public incitement to a crime. 4 921 27

F-16s were raised in Romania F-16 fighters scrambled in Romania due to Russian drone attack on Ukraine Last night, on January 29, Romania raised F-16 fighter jets because of the Russian drone attack on Ukraine, in particular near the border with Romania. 568 9

Detention of five people for illegal border crossing in Bukovyna Illegal border crossing for €6.5 thousand: group of people trying to get to Romania exposed in Bukovyna - SBGS. PHOTO Chernivtsi border guards exposed a group of people who were trying to illegally cross the state border at the site of the Krasnoyilsk department. 2 451 18

Romania scrambled fighter jets over Danube due to Shaheds UAV likely crashed in Romania: country scrambled fighter jets. VIDEO On the night of 17 January 2025, Romania scrambled its fighter jets because of an attack by Russian drones on Ukrainian cities. One of the drones could have crashed on the Romanian coast. 5 420 21 Previously in trend: War

electricity Poland is ready to increase electricity supplies to Ukraine if Hungary and Romania support it - Wapinski, spokesman for power grids Poland will be able to increase electricity supplies to Ukraine if Slovakia follows through on its threats to cut off supplies. However, Warsaw can help Ukraine only in agreement with its partners Hungary and Romania. 3 452 12

Zakarpattia,carpathians,mountains,rescuers,tourist,search Three Ukrainians who got lost in mountains near border were rescued in Romania Three Ukrainian citizens who crossed the border and got lost in the Carpathians were rescued in Romania. 3 212 35

scheme to smuggle people liable for military service to Romania is exposed "Businessman" who smuggled persons liable for military service abroad for $10-15 thousand exposed in Zakarpattia region - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Zakarpattia, border guards exposed a 50-year-old resident of Dilove village who organised an illegal scheme to smuggle men liable for military service to Romania. 2 060 8 Previously in trend: War

Border guards detain violators near border with Romania using drone Drone helps border guards detain 3 offenders on border with Romania - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS Border guards used a drone to detain three men who were trying to illegally cross the border with Romania. 2 365 13 Previously in trend: War

In Chernivtsi region, scheme of men smuggling across border exposed Border guards expose scheme of men smuggling across border with Romania in Chernivtsi region - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Chernivtsi region, border guards detained a group of people who were trying to smuggle men to Romania. 2 722 2 Previously in trend: War

Romanian government passes bill on downing drones Romanian government adopts bill to shoot down drones that violate airspace On Thursday, 12 December, the Romanian government adopted a bill that provides for the possibility of shooting down drones that violate national airspace. 2 240 12

Border guards detain violators in mountains Service dog helps border guards detain offenders in mountains - SBGS. PHOTOS A service dog helped border guards catch two violators who were heading across the mountains to the border with Romania. 2 359 10 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine's MFA on Russia's interference in elections in Romania Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on Russian interference in the elections in Romania: Kremlin’s aggressive plans go far beyond Ukraine The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expresses solidarity with Romania against the backdrop of Russia's unprecedented hybrid attack against Romanian democracy, as evidenced by the data declassified by the Romanian authorities this week. 1 476 14

Death of two men during illegal border crossing Deaths of two men during illegal border crossing with Ukraine: one in mountains, the other in river – SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Romania, near the border with Ukraine, the bodies of two men were found who had died during an illegal border crossing. 4 480 26 Previously in trend: War

Călin Georgescu War in Ukraine must be stopped immediately – pro-Russian Romanian presidential candidate Georgescu opposes aid to Ukraine Far-right Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu will not continue to help Ukraine after winning the election. 6 603 42 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Марк Рютте We see dangerous expansion of war - Rutte announces that NATO is strengthening air defense in Black Sea region The North Atlantic Alliance is ready to effectively defend each ally, including in the Black Sea region, which is of strategic importance to NATO. 1 344 2

Ухилянти намагалися потрапити до Румунії Border guards detain car with three draft dodgers from Kyiv region who were trying to get to Romania Operational officers of the Chernivtsi Border Guard Detachment, together with representatives of the Security Service of Ukraine, prevented an attempt to illegally cross the state border by a group of people at the Porubne department. 2 204 10

У Румунії зняли з президентських виборів проросійську Діану Шошоаке In Romania, court removes pro-Russian candidate Șoșoaca from presidential race Romania's Supreme Court has excluded the leader of the far-right party S.O.S. Romania, Diana Șoșoaca, from the list of presidential candidates in the upcoming elections for her pro-Russian, anti-European and anti-NATO views. 2 801 18

В Україну прибув Петріот від Румунії Patriot system from Romania arrives in Ukraine On October 3, a spokesman for the Romanian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the Patriot system had arrived in Ukraine. 3 297 23

румунія Training center to be set up in Romania to train Ukrainian marines The Romanian parliament has approved President Klaus Iohannis' proposal to establish a training center for Ukrainian marines in the country. 756 3 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

літак, НАТО NATO intensifies monitoring of Romanian airspace after downing of Russian Shaheds On September 29, NATO began additional surveillance of Romanian airspace by deploying another airborne surveillance aircraft (AWACS). 887 5

йоганніс Romania fully supports Zelenskyy’s peace initiative, - President Iohannis Romania will support Ukraine and Ukrainians as long as it is needed. 938 13

шахеди Wreckage of Shahed near border with Ukraine is found in Romania The wreckage of a Russian attack drone was found on the banks of the Danube in Romania. 933 13

Слуга народу Одарченко виїхав до Румунії "Servant of People" Odarchenko, who is suspected of corruption, left for Romania Servant of the People People's Deputy Andrii Odarchenko, who is suspected of attempting to bribe the leadership of the Ministry of Reconstruction, has left for Romania. 6 160 21

Три країни закликали посилити ППО Poland, Latvia and Romania call for immediate reinforcement of air defences on NATO’s eastern flank The defence ministers of Romania, Poland and Latvia have signed a joint letter to the allies, which emphasises the need to immediately implement a NATO air defence rotation model and strengthen NATO's deterrence, surveillance, reconnaissance and air patrol activities on the eastern flank of the Alliance. 899 8

Сибіга приїхав зі своїм першим візитом до Румунії Sybiha arrived in Romania on visit: He discusses assistance to Ukraine with Odobescu. PHOTOS Ukraine's new Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, has begun his first foreign tour and arrived in Romania. In Bucharest, he met with his Romanian counterpart, Luminica Odobescu. 1 510 11

Одеса Earthquake occurred in Romania, it was felt in Odesa, - Trukhanov (updated) On Monday, 16 September, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 occurred in Romania, which was felt in Ukraine, particularly in Odesa. So far, there have been no reports of damage or injuries in the city. 3 191 7

f-16,літак Four Ukrainian pilots start F-16 training in Romania A group of Ukrainian pilots has begun theoretical training on F-16 fighter jets in Romania, and by the end of 2024 they may begin practical training. 2 120 27

f16 Group of Ukrainian pilots undergoes training on F-16 aircraft in Romania, - Umierov A group of Ukrainian pilots is undergoing training on F16 aircraft in Romania. 1 937 5

Шахед Fragments of Russian drone found in Romania Experts from the Romanian Ministry of Defence found fragments of a Russian drone in Tulcea County, near the border with Ukraine. 1 634 15 Previously in trend: War

У Румунії відповіли, чому не збивали російський БПЛА Romania had no obligation to shoot down Russian drone that flew into country, - PM Ciolacu Romania stated that it was not obliged to shoot down the Russian drone that flew into its territory. 7 535 59 Previously in trend: War

Мірча Джоане NATO responds to Russian drone violation of Romanian airspace: Irresponsible and potentially dangerous actions Deputy Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance Mircea Geoană condemned Russia's violation of Romanian airspace during a drone attack on Ukraine on the night of 8 September. 4 219 63 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Шахед залетів у Румунію Romanian Foreign Ministry condemned violation of country’s airspace by Russian Shahed: We call on Russia to stop reckless escalation The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, whose territory was hit by a Russian Shahed during the attack on southern Ukraine today, condemned the violation of its own country's airspace. 2 693 37

шахед залетів у Румунію Romania has confirmed that Russian drone flew into country: Two F-16 fighter jets took to skies On the night of 8 September, one of the Russian drones used by Russian troops to attack the territory of Ukraine flew into Romanian airspace. 2 566 38

Румунія передасть Україні Patriot Romania presents Ukraine with Patriot system Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has signed a decree on the transfer of the Patriot air defense system to Ukraine. 10 941 101 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

patriot Romanian Parliament finally approves transfer of Patriot to Ukraine Romania's lower house of parliament has approved a bill to transfer the Patriot air defence system to Ukraine. 1 994 10 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

patriot Romanian Senate approves government bill to transfer Patriot system to Ukraine On Monday, September 2, the upper house of the Romanian parliament (Senate) approved a government bill on the transfer of the Patriot air defense system to Ukraine. 1 877 7

Уряд Румунії схвалив передачу Patriot Україні Romanian government approves bill to transfer Patriot system to Ukraine The Romanian government has approved a bill allowing the transfer of the Patriot air defence system to Ukraine. It has now been sent to parliament for a final vote. 2 408 15 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

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