Romania has announced diplomatic measures against Moscow after a Russian drone struck a residential building in the city of Galați. President Nicușor Dan stated that the Russian consul general in Constanța has been declared persona non grata, and the Russian consulate general in that Black Sea city will be closed. ekonomickydenik.cz ↗
According to Romania's Ministry of Defense, an unmanned aircraft struck the roof of an apartment building in southeastern Romania, near the border with Ukraine, overnight on Friday. Bucharest described the incident as unprecedented, and President Dan called for a coordinated international response. He also convened the Supreme Council of National Defense and emphasized that Romania would not allow the consequences of Russia's war against Ukraine to affect Romanian citizens. hnonline.sk ↗
The incident triggered reactions from several European politicians and a further deterioration in relations between Romania and Russia. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha offered Bucharest cooperation in strengthening defenses against Russian drones. According to Hungarian sources, Moscow signaled retaliatory measures following Romania's decision to close the consulate in Constanța. teraz.sk ↗
Romanian media also criticized state officials for their communication following the incident. According to them, President Dan and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan failed to adequately explain the scope and consequences of the event in the first hours. Further developments will depend on the deliberations of the Supreme Council of National Defense, Russia's diplomatic response, and possible coordination between Romania and its NATO allies and Ukraine. hnonline.sk ↗
Romania expels Russian consul after drone hits Galați
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