Romania summoned the Russian ambassador and expelled a diplomat after three drones violated its airspace over the weekend.
Key facts
- •Romania shot down three suspected Russian drones between Friday and Sunday.
- •The drones were identified as Shahed-type aircraft used by Russia.
- •A Russian embassy staff member in Bucharest was declared persona non grata and given five days to leave.
- •Romania recalled its ambassador to Russia for consultations.
- •The incursions occurred near the Romanian border during Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports in the Odesa region.
Romania has launched a diplomatic protest against Russia following the incursion of three suspected Russian drones into Romanian airspace between Friday and Sunday. The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian ambassador to Bucharest, presented him with drone fragments, and declared one embassy staff member persona non grata.
Diplomatic response to incursions
The Romanian government stated that Russia bears exclusive responsibility for the incidents, which it described as a deterioration of the regional security environment. In addition to the expulsion of a Russian embassy staffer, who must depart within five days, Romania has recalled its own ambassador to Russia for consultations in Bucharest.
Details of the drone incidents
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu identified the aircraft as Shahed-type drones. The incursions likely occurred during Russian military strikes on Ukrainian ports in the Odesa region, which sits near Romania's southeastern border. President Nicușor Dan characterized the violations of Romanian, NATO, and EU airspace as inadmissible and intolerable.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Politico Europe.
