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Ukraine
US to Trim Forces in Bulgaria, Hungary, and Slovakia Starting Next Month After Romania Move
Washington notifies capitals of “marginal” force recalibration, prompting fears over its commitment. Veteran diplomat calls plan a “mistake,” warning against sending “the wrong signal” to Moscow.
Oct. 31, 2025
Ukraine
‘Terrible Mistake’ – Former US Envoy Slams Troop Cut in Romania, Warns of Russian Exploitation
In an interview with Kyiv Post, Mark Gitenstein, former US Ambassador to Romania, warns withdrawal will be seen as “sign of weakness” in Moscow, chilling allies across central and eastern Europe.
Oct. 30, 2025
NATO
Romania Confirms US Troop Drawdown
The country hosts major NATO bases on the alliance’s eastern flank and was among those named in Moscow’s 2021 ultimatum calling for US troop pullbacks.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2025
Europe
US to Remove Brigade From Romania, Sources Tell Kyiv Post
The force posture review favors resources for the Western Hemisphere and Indo-Pacific, raising questions about America’s commitment to deterring Putin in the Black Sea region.
Oct. 28, 2025
Zelensky
‘I’ll Break Zelensky’s Legs’: Pro-Russia Romanian EU Parliamentarian Rants in Moscow
Diana Șoșoacă, banned from entering Ukraine, threatened to “break Zelensky’s legs” during a pro-Russia event in Moscow, repeating anti-Ukrainian and nationalist claims.
Oct. 20, 2025
Ukraine
Russian Drone Escalation Puts NATO to Test, Romania’s Top Diplomat Warns in Washington
Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu demands the Alliance extend its defense “until the Black Sea” and asserts Ukraine’s security is now a collective, front line responsibility.
Oct. 10, 2025
NATO
Romania and Ukraine in Talks Over Joint Defensive Drone Production
Romania hosts a contingent of US troops and plans to invest more than €2.5 billion into its Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in the coming years, expanding its capacity to accommodate 10,000 troops.
Oct. 1, 2025
Ukraine
Romania’s ‘Ramstein of East’ Vital for Future in Ukraine, Former NATO Commander Says
In an interview with Kyiv Post, Gen. Philip Breedlove explains why the Mihail Kogălniceanu facility is set to play a pivotal role in confronting Russian aggression and securing peace in Ukraine.
Sept. 17, 2025
Russia
Romania Summons Russian Ambassador Over Drone ‘Threat’
The intrusion comes days after Poland said it had shot down Russian drones that had violated its airspace as Moscow launched a barrage against Ukraine.
Sept. 15, 2025
Europe
NATO on High Alert as Russian Drone Violates Romanian Airspace
Condemnation from Kyiv to Bucharest is swift, as leaders stress the importance of a unified response and warn that Russia’s ‘reckless behavior’ threatens regional stability.
Sept. 13, 2025
Hungary
Belarusian Spy Ring in Europe Uncovered, Dismantled
The Czech security service working with colleagues from Romania and Hungary said the group’s activity stretched across Europe and called for more curbs on Russian and Belarusian movement.
Sept. 10, 2025
Putin
Romania Distances Itself From Ex-Officials Pictured With Putin
Two former Romanian prime ministers attended Wednesday’s WWII victory celebrations in Beijing even though Bucharest declined China’s invitation.
Sept. 3, 2025
Ukraine
Russia Escalates Drone War, Trump Targets India, Peace Talks Loom
From deadly drone strikes to high-stakes diplomacy, here’s how war, politics, and power plays shaped Ukraine and the world this week.
Aug. 9, 2025
Russia
‘Pure Intimidation Tactics’: Russia’s Drones Hit Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Trigger Alarm in Romania
Overnight, Russia launched 45 drones across Ukraine, striking gas infrastructure in Odesa and a resort in Zaporizhzhia — killing 2, injuring 12, and triggering alarm in Romania.
Aug. 6, 2025
NATO
Ukrainian Warplanes Cross Air Defense Line Into Romanian Airspace, NATO Scrambles Alert Fighters
Bucharest said NATO F-16s and Typhoons launched after four Ukrainian “air targets…unintentionally entered” Romanian airspace. The Ukrainians were not fired upon, in accordance with international law.
July 23, 2025
EU
‘Russian Puppet Masters’ – EC President Blames Kremlin for No-Confidence Vote
“We should be under no illusion about the threats our democracy faces,” said von der Leyen in response to upcoming vote in Brussels on her leadership.
July 8, 2025