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Ukraine
‘Romania First’ – Bucharest’s Pro-EU Premier Announces His Resignation
Ciolacu’s resignation “comes at the worst possible moment, adding political risks and fears” in a country struggling with the highest deficit in the EU. Moscow watches Ukraine’s neighbor closely.
May 6, 2025
Romania
Far Right Tops Romania’s Presidential Rerun, to Face Pro-EU Candidate in Run-Off
With 99 percent of ballots counted, nationalist AUR party leader Simion - a fan of US President Donald Trump - was leading with 40.5 percent of the vote.
May 5, 2025
Romania
Romania Returns to Polls After Annulled Presidential Vote
Romania holds a rerun presidential vote after last year’s far-right win was annulled over Russian interference claims
May 4, 2025
Romania
End of Democracy: How Pro-Russian Telegram Channels Influence Romanian Elections
On May 4, citizens of Romania will attend polling stations to elect a new president.
May 3, 2025
NATO
ANALYSIS: 2nd Time’s the Charm? Who Are the Top Candidates in Rebooted Romanian Elections?
The standoff between pro-EU and far-right candidates could very well determine the fate of one of the key members of NATO’s eastern flank.
May 3, 2025
Ukraine
France, Britain Mount Beefy Air Surveillance Op Over Black Sea, Making Close Approach to Crimea
It’s probable NATO carrier-launched aircraft were in airspace between Romania and Crimea for the first time ever. Open-source trackers also spotted a rare US Air Force U2 spy plane.
April 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
Bucharest in Turmoil Over Disputed US Envoys and Ukraine Support
Tensions escalated after one of the appointees made public statements contradicting Romania’s official Ukraine and EU stance.
April 9, 2025
Ukraine
Ukrainian Pet Food Giant Plans to Almost Triple Production by 2028, Expand to EU
Kormotech expects to up production by 2.5 times over the next few years. They have already invested in a second plant in Lithuania and are looking at opening a third in Romania.
April 4, 2025
NATO
‘Stay Quiet’: Zaluzhny Says Romania Asked Him to Hide Russian Drone Incidents on Its Soil
Zaluzhny said Romania asked him to stay silent about Russian Shaheds falling on its territory and complained about the effects of Ukrainian electronic warfare systems.
March 26, 2025
Russia
Romanian Pro-Kremlin Populist Barred from Contesting May Presidential Vote
Romania’s central election authority barred far-right pro-Russian candidate Călin Georgescu from running in May’s presidential election re-run.
March 10, 2025
War in Ukraine
Romania Approves Law to Shoot Down Drones After Russia Violations
Romania - a NATO member bordering Ukraine -- has had several drone fragments crash down on its soil since Moscow invaded Ukraine, especially as Russia has been intensifying attacks on Ukrainian ports.
Feb. 27, 2025
EU
Romania Prosecutors Question Far-Right Politician After Annulled Vote
Television footage showed far-right politician Calin Georgescu entering the general prosecutor’s office flanked by police.
Feb. 26, 2025
Europe
Macron Says France and Allies ‘United’ on Ukraine
Macron held the new meeting on Ukraine on Wednesday afternoon in a bid to coordinate a European response to what he has called an “existential threat” from Russia after a shock US policy shift.
Feb. 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Moldova Summons Russia Ambassador After Drones Explode on Its Soil
Airspace violations have become frequent since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, crossing the border into both Romania and Moldova.
Feb. 13, 2025
France
Romanian Mercs Surrendered After Fighting for DR Congo
Close to 300 foreign mercenaries surrendered to UN peacekeeping forces after being contracted by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to fight against the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels.
Jan. 31, 2025
Ukraine
‘If Ukraine Breaks Apart, Romania Has an Interest in Those Areas’ – Romanian Presidential Candidate
Calling Ukraine a ‘Fictional State’presidential candidate Kelin Georgescu also suggested that Lviv could end up with Poland, while eastern Ukraine might fall under Russia’s control.
Jan. 30, 2025