Romanian president says he will ‘order proportionate measures’ in response to Russian drone strike – Europe live | Romania
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“Russia’s reckless behavior poses a danger to all of us,” NATO’s Rutte said in a statement after his meeting with the Romanian president.
NATO’s Mark Rutte said he had just spoken to Romanian President Dan about the night’s incident and assured him of NATO’s “absolute solidarity”.
“I confirmed this NATO stands ready to defend every inch of Allied territory. “We will continue to increase our preparedness to deter and defend against all types of threats, including drones,” he said.
He added:
“Russia’s reckless behavior is a danger to all of us. They continue to target civilians and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine. “And last night showed once again that the consequences of an illegal war of aggression do not end at the border.”
He continued:
“Russia’s war must end, as does its disregard for civilian security. “For our part, we will continue to strengthen our deterrence and defense at home and continue our support for Ukraine as it defends against Russian aggression.”
We More reactions are coming from all over Europe to the incident in Romania.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, in question:
“The crash of the Russian drone into the apartment buildings in Galaţi was a blatant and serious violation of Romanian sovereignty and European airspace. I spoke this morning with the Minister of Foreign Affairs @oana_toiu to convey the EU’s full solidarity with Romania.
Russia stopped respecting borders a long time ago. Moscow cannot be allowed to violate European airspace with impunity.
EU Foreign Ministers pledged yesterday to increase pressure on Russia, increase support for Ukraine and invest in Europe’s own defense preparedness.”
Lithuanian president Gitanas Nauseda He “strongly condemned the disgusting attack by the Russian UAV” and said it was “a blatant violation of Romania’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
Latvian president Edgars Rinkēvičs He also stated that they are in “full solidarity” with Romania.
Austrian chancellor Christian Stoker He said it was a “totally reprehensible incident” and “another dangerous escalation” from Russia.
Morning opening: Russian UAV crashed into an apartment block in NATO member Romania, two people were injured
Yakup Krupa
A Russian unmanned aerial vehicle launched against Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in Galati, eastern NATO country Romania, and two people were injured.
Romanian president Nicusor Dan He called a meeting of the National Security Council this morning to discuss the response and said he would “take proportionate measures.” Separately, Romania summoned the Russian ambassador.
Furious Dan said on social media:
“What happened in Galați today The direct result of the war of aggression launched by Russia against Ukraine, Moscow’s irresponsible and indiscriminate operation of these weapons systems in the immediate vicinity of NATO’s borders and its systematic disregard for international law. There is no uncertainty about the perpetrator or reason for this attack.”
He added:
“Romania is a NATO member country and will in no way accept the transfer of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine to its own citizens.”
The incident also drew immediate and widespread condemnation from senior EU leaders. Including the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
“Russia’s war of aggression has crossed another line. The Russian drone strike hit a densely populated area in Romania and injured civilians. On EU territory.”
He added that the EU “will continue to increase the pressure on Russia” and is “preparing the 21st sanctions package.”
The overnight attack will undoubtedly dominate the headlines today.
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His Friday, 29 May 2026his Yakup Krupa here and this Europe Live.
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