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Ukraine
Ukraine, Romania Sign Agreements, Drone Production Deal
Kyiv and Bucharest signed three agreements during President Zelensky’s visit, including plans to produce drones in Romania and strengthen energy cooperation.
March 12, 2026
US
Romania to Let US Use Its Air Bases for Middle East Ops Refuelling
President Nicusor Dan called it a “temporary deployment of American military equipment and forces in Romania” in a statement following the council meeting.
March 11, 2026
Romania
OPINION: Moldova and Romania: Reunification Has Already Begun
When the President of Moldova suggested a potential reunification with Romania, what many surprised observers failed to consider is the extent to which that process is well underway.
Feb. 9, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Romania as Ukraine’s Friendliest Hub: From Military Support to Economic Partnership
While many European nations vie for headlines in either support or disdain for Ukraine’s fight, Romania has consistently and unflaggingly support Kyiv.
Jan. 23, 2026
Drones
Odesa Region Cut Off From Romania and Moldova After Bridge Attack
Ukraine’s only viable bridge left over the Dnister River was attack by Russian drones, apparently in an attempt to cut off Ukrainian logistics via road from the Danube region.
Dec. 19, 2025
Drones
Russian Drone Slams Into Moldovan House; Romanian F-16s Scrambled After Airspace Breach
Russian drones crossed into Moldova and Romania during a mass strike on Ukraine – one crashed onto a Moldovan home, while Romania scrambled fighter jets after detecting multiple airspace violations.
Nov. 25, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russian Drone Strike Shuts Down Ukraine’s Border Crossing With Romania
The Orlivka–Isaccea crossing is a major checkpoint between Ukraine and Romania. The ferry line serves freight, passenger and private vehicles, and also allows pedestrian traffic.
Nov. 22, 2025
Romania
‘Actions Speak Louder’ – Senators Grill Ambassador Nominees Over Trump’s Eastern Flank Strategy
Confirmation hearing for top diplomats becomes “stress test” of Washington’s resolve as key lawmakers warn troop cuts send “precisely the wrong message” to Moscow.
Nov. 20, 2025
Russia
Romanian Village Evacuated After Russian Drone Attack in South Ukraine
Since invading Ukraine in 2022, Moscow has repeatedly attacked Ukrainian ports in the Danube region, triggering alerts in neighbouring Romania.
Nov. 17, 2025
Russia
Romania Reports ‘Accidental’ Russian Drone Incursion
In October, the European Union denounced “Moscow’s escalation” following a series of violations of European airspace attributed to Russian aircraft.
Nov. 11, 2025
Romania
FSB Claims It Foiled Ukraine’s Plot to Hijack MiG-31 Jet for NATO Provocation
The FSB claimed that after obtaining the jet, Ukrainian intelligence planned to fly it toward NATO’s largest air base in southeastern Europe – so that it could be shot down by air defenses.
Nov. 11, 2025
Romania
Congress Blasts Pentagon Over Romania Troop Pullout, Warns Move ‘Emboldens Kremlin’
Rare bipartisan alliance pushes back against the Trump administration, arguing the timing of US military reduction contradicts the goal of securing peace in Europe.
Nov. 7, 2025
Germany
Germany’s Rheinmetall to Build Romanian Gunpowder Plant
The factory will produce gunpowder as well as artillery charges, and employ around 700 people. Production is expected to start in 2028.
Nov. 4, 2025
NATO
US Lawmakers Plan to Sandbag Pentagon’s Europe Drawdown, Sources Tell Kyiv Post
A bipartisan alliance of defense heavyweights in Congress are moving to block the Trump administration’s controversial plan to pull troops out of Romania and other NATO outposts on Russia’s frontier.
Nov. 2, 2025
NATO
Romania Says US Troop Pullback won’t Weaken NATO Defense
Speaking exclusively to TVP World, Romania’s Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu said the withdrawal of around 700 US soldiers was a “pre-planned” move under America’s broader posture review.
Nov. 1, 2025
Ukraine
‘Strengthen Posture, Not Scale Back’ – US Veterans Oppose Pentagon Plan to Cut Troops From Russia Border
The advocacy group chair, speaking to Kyiv Post, cautions that the troop cut undermines confidence in Article 5 and invites “miscalculation” by reducing US visibility on the Eastern Flank.
Nov. 1, 2025