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Romania
Far Right Eye Breakthrough in Romania Presidential Vote
Romanians voting to elect a new president with potentially dire implications.
Nov. 24, 2024
Romania
Romania to Elect a New President
Warnings in the media about the possible rise of the far-right in Sunday’s presidential election in Romania
Nov. 22, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘We Don’t Have Time to Wait Until Spring’ – Ukraine at War Update for Nov. 12
Kremlin reportedly turns its propaganda muscle to Romania; Berlin asks to speed Kyiv aid as rightward world elections sound alarm; New French foreign minister warns Elon Musk not to ‘break democracy’
Nov. 12, 2024
Georgia
Ballots Across Eastern Europe – Upcoming Elections to Watch Out For
Apart from November’s presidential elections in the US, upcoming elections in multiple Eastern European nations could also affect – or determine – Ukraine’s future.
Oct. 14, 2024
US
US Approves $7.2 bn Sale of F-35 Jets to NATO ally Romania
In an ongoing effort to short up the eastern flank of NATO, the US has just given the green light for the sale of 32 F-35s.
Sept. 14, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Says Russia Used Strategic Bombers to Hit Grain Vessel Near Romania
Ukrainian Foreign Minister called the strike “a brazen attack on freedom of navigation and global food security”. The US ambassador to Ukraine condemned the attack and said Russia was responsible.
Sept. 13, 2024
NATO
Romanian F-16s Give Free Pass to Kremlin Kamikaze Drone in NATO Skies – ‘No Legal Way to Shoot’
Lawmakers are scheduled to debate national air defense law on Wednesday. Some say that if a Russian attack drone violates Romanian air space, the Air Force should be allowed to open fire.
Sept. 11, 2024
NATO
Russian Attack Drones Breach NATO Airspace in Romania and Latvia En Route to Ukraine
Russia faced renewed condemnation after its drones, targeting Ukraine, breached the airspace of Latvia and Romania, raising concerns about escalating tensions along NATO's eastern flank.
Sept. 9, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘We Need to Make It Happen’ – Ukraine at War Update for Sept. 9
Russian drone crashes in Latvia; Seven killed in strikes; Sanctions cripple Russia-China trade; US candidates prep for foreign policy messaging; Hunter Biden calls Parnas a “hero” in new documentary.
Sept. 9, 2024
NATO
Romania Condemns Russian Drone Airspace Violation After Fragments Found on NATO Soil
Early Sunday, military radars detected a drone breaching Romanian airspace before it returned toward Ukraine.
Sept. 8, 2024
War in Ukraine
Romanian Government Approves Patriot System Donation to Ukraine
Once parliament approves the law, the government will be empowered to proceed with the donation.
Sept. 3, 2024
Romania
Spanish F-18 Fighters Join NATO Black Sea Policing Mission
Spain’s “Paznic” tactical air detachment deployed to Romania for a five-month detachment over the weekend as part of the NATO Black Sea Air Policing mission.
Aug. 6, 2024
NATO
Russian Drone Debris Found in Romania, NATO Says No Sign of Intentional Attack
Commenting on the reports of debris, a NATO spokesperson said there was no indication of an intentional attack on the alliance’s territory.
July 26, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russian UAVs Again Enter NATO Airspace During Drone Attack on Ukraine
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 25 of 38 Russian Shaheds, while three drones again strayed into NATO member Romania.
July 25, 2024
Russia
Three Russian Shahed Drones Strike Romania, Causing Fire, Sources Say
Russian drones struck targets in Romania on July 24, causing fires near Niculițel, 7 km from the Ukrainian border, confirmed by the IAR-330 helicopter crew from the 57th Air Base.
July 24, 2024
NATO
US B-52 Bombers Land for First Time Ever at NATO Main Eastern Air Base in Romania
On the way, the American Stratofortress planes flew above the Barents Sea to point-blank cruise missile range of the main air base used by Russia for its own bomber strikes against Ukraine.
July 22, 2024