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Oana Țoiu: Romania supports the 20th package of sanctions against Russia

12:48, 23 Feb. 2026
Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu, present at the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, stated on Monday that Romania supports the sanctions against Russia.

Dan: I am quite pessimistic about Russia’s intention to have peace in the coming period

13:44, 16 Dec. 2025
It is important for us to "offer Ukraine the opportunity to have backing in the negotiations it is conducting," said Romanian President Nicușor Dan in statements made before attending the EU Eastern Flank Summit in Helsinki.

Over 4,530 Ukrainians have requested asylum in Romania since the beginning of the war with Russia

12:57, 10 Dec. 2025
Over 4,500 Ukrainian citizens have requested asylum in Romania, since February 2022 until now, according to data published on Wednesday by representatives of the Immigration Inspectorate (IGI).

Ionuț Moșteanu has resigned from his position as Minister of Defense

13:22, 28 Nov. 2025
Ionuț Moșteanu announced on Friday that he has resigned from his position as Minister of Defense. "I am taking this step with commitment and respect for the Romanian Army," he said.

Oana Țoiu, after drones fell in Romania: We will increase the price that Russia pays

13:17, 11 Nov. 2025
"We will not hesitate to increase the price that Russia pays for such reckless and illegal actions", claims Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu, after the attack on Ukrainian ports on the Danube.

„People should remain calm, as we are economically much stronger than Russia,” said Nicușor Dan

14:33, 23 Oct. 2025
"People should remain calm, as we are economically much stronger than Russia," said President Nicușor Dan when asked about General Fabien Mandon's statement. Mandon, the Chief of Staff of the French Army, indicated that the army is preparing for "a shock in three to four years."

A new sabotage operation orchestrated by Russia in Romania

14:22, 21 Oct. 2025
The Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) has announced that, in collaboration with national and international partners, it has thwarted a new sabotage operation orchestrated by Russia in Romania.

Russian drone attack at the border: MApN has deployed two F-16 aircraft to monitor the situation

13:00, 17 Ian. 2025
„The Russian forces resumed their drone strikes on civilian targets and port infrastructure in Ukraine on the morning of January 17, near the border with Romania, in Tulcea County. The monitoring and surveillance systems of the Ministry of National Defense detected violations of Romanian airspace. As a result, starting at 1:35 a.m., two F-16 aircraft […]

PMP proposes to the Parliament to condemn the disinformation campaigns from Russia

13:59, 16 Iun. 2020
PMP leader Eugen Tomac has said on Tuesday that the disinformation "orchestrated by the Russian Federation in Romania has reached unacceptable levels" and proposes to the Parliament to adopt a Declaration condemning disinformation campaigns coming from this country.

US Ambassador: Russia Could Profit from Failure of Romania’s Fight Against Corruption

13:42, 13 Mart. 2019
The United States' ambassador to Bucharest, Hans Klemm, said on Wednesday that a failure of Romania’s fight against corruption would pose a risk of Russia profiting to further divide Romanian society, in an interview for Radio Free Europe.

NATO, Russia Fail To Reach INF Treaty Agreement, Moscow Denounces Missile System In Romania

19:04, 25 Ian. 2019
NATO and Russia were unable to reach an agreement regarding the Intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty in a council meeting on Friday, which prompted to Moscow denouncing the installation of US ballistic missile systems in Romania.

Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry: US Missile Shield In Romania Breaks INF Treaty

18:51, 26 Nov. 2018
Russia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry again criticized the United States’ AEGIS missile defense system, which is partially deployed in Romania, accusing that it has offensive capabilities and that it violates the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty.

Ministerul rus de Externe: Statele Unite aveau de mult timp intenţia agresiunii. Atacul chimic a fost doar pretextul

11:48, 07 Apr. 2017
Statele Unite pregătiseră cu mult înainte bombardamentul cu rachete asupra bazei armatei siriene, iar atacul chimic a fost folosit ca pretext, acuză Ministerul rus de Externe, într-un comunicat.

Romanian Dacia Logan Sales In Russia Up 17% In 2010

18:05, 13 Ian. 2011
Romanian carmaker Dacia sold 62,826 Logan models in Russia in 2010, up 17% from 2009, ranking sixth among the best-sold brands, on a market which grew 30%, to 1.9 million units.

President Says Romania Isn’t Prepared To Accept Schengen Accession Delays

11:07, 14 Dec. 2010
Romania is not prepared to accept postponement of the date of accession in the Schengen area, President Traian Basescu told the Financial Times in an interview, which also touched on Romania’s role in the EU, its relations with Russia and the Republic of Moldova and the anti-missile shield.

Romanian Dacia Logan Sales In Russia Up 15% In Jan-Nov 2010

20:49, 08 Dec. 2010
Romanian carmaker Dacia sold 56,119 Logan models in Russia in the first eleven months of 2010, up 15% from 2009, ranking sixth among the best-sold brands, in a market which grew 28%, to 1.7 million cars.

Fmr CIA Station Chief In Romania Admits To Spying For Russia From Prison

11:26, 09 Nov. 2010
A former CIA station chief in Romania, Harold James Nicholson, convicted in 1997 to 23 years in prison for espionage in Russia’s favor, has pleaded guilty to spying for Russia again, from prison, ABC News reported on its website Tuesday.

Romanian Dacia Logan Sales In Russia Up 15% In Jan-Sep 2010

13:18, 09 Oct. 2010
Romanian carmaker Dacia sold 44,194 Logan models in Russia in the first nine months of 2010, up 15% from 2009, ranking sixth among the best-sold brands, in a market which grew 18%, to 1,321,027 cars.

Romanian Dacia Logan Sales In Russia Up 12% In Jan-August 2010

19:20, 08 Sept. 2010
Romanian carmaker Dacia sold 39,389 Logan models in Russia in the first eight months of 2010, up 12% from 2009, ranking fifth among the best-sold brands, in a market which grew 14%, to 1,135,074 cars.

Anatoly Akopov – Russian Diplomat Declared Persona Non Grata By Romanian Authorities

10:24, 18 Aug. 2010
Anatoly Akopov is the Russian diplomat declared persona non grata by Romanian authorities, following similar measures taken by Russia against Romanian diplomat to Moscow Gabriel Grecu accused of attempting to obtain military secrets, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX Wednesday.

Fmr Romanian Diplomat To Moscow Collected Information About Moldova, Transnistria

09:38, 18 Aug. 2010
The former secretary of the political department in the Romanian Embassy to Moscow was collecting information regarding the Republic of Moldova and Transnistria, as well as compromising data about Transnistrian politicians, Russian federal security service FSB said in a press release Tuesday.

Russian Envoy To Bucharest Declared Persona Non Grata By Romanian Authorities

19:50, 17 Aug. 2010
A Russian envoy to Bucharest was declared persona non grata by Romanian authorities and has 48 hours to leave the country, Romania’s Foreign Affairs Ministry said Tuesday.

Romanian Dacia Logan Sales In Russia Up 15% In Jan-July 2010

18:05, 09 Aug. 2010
Romanian carmaker Dacia sold 35,311 Logan models in Russia in the first seven months of 2010, up 15% from 2009, ranking fifth among the best-sold brands, in a market which grew 9%, to 963,688 cars.

Iranian Officials Say Shahab-3 Missiles Could Hit Romania – NATO Secretary Gen

18:21, 07 Mai 2010
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, said Friday that Iran is pursuing its nuclear activities “in defiance” of UN resolutions and it also runs an extensive missile development program, with its Shahab-3 missiles able to hit targets in Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey or Greece.

EIU Says It Is Unclear Whether Hostile Relations With Russia Are In Romania’s Interests

15:41, 27 Ian. 2010
Russia is particularly annoyed by Romanian President Traian Basescu’s “irredentist attitude” to the Republic of Moldova, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) said in a report, adding it is unclear whether Romania’s interests are best served by having a hostile relationship with Russia.

Romanian President Basescu Calls On Russia To Respect Romanian Interests

14:22, 20 Ian. 2010
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Wednesday during a meeting with ambassadors that the Russian Federation can find a partner in Romania, as long as Romania’s interests are respected.

Romanian FM-Designate Wants To Relaunch Ties With Russia

16:58, 22 Dec. 2009
Romania’s Foreign Minister-designate Theodor Baconschi told lawmakers in a hearing Tuesday try he will try to resume Romania’s bilateral relation with Russia, adding Romania cannot ignore Russia, just as Russia cannot the fact that Romania is the EU and NATO’s eastern border.

Russian Foreign Affairs Spokesman Nesterenko Asks Romanian Pres To Be Respectful

15:56, 11 Dec. 2009
Russia would like Romanian President Traian Basescu to take on a normal and respectful attitude towards Moscow and its foreign policy, said Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Andrei Nesterenko in a press conference.

Russia’s Future Logistical Center In Serbia Might Pose Problems For Romania – U.S. Think Tank

11:32, 28 Oct. 2009
Russia will set up a “humanitarian” logistical center in Serbia to prevent natural disasters and technological catastrophes, but the center might pose problems for Romania or Bulgaria by requesting over flight permission to resupply the center, U.S. Jamestown Foundation reported on its website.

Patriciu: Black Sea Has Huge Oil&Gas Reserves, May Replace Russia’s Pwr Intake

13:03, 01 Oct. 2009
The oil and gas reserves in the Black Sea are so high that they could even replace Russia’s intake as international energy supplier, Romanian businessman Dinu Patriciu told Thursday the Black Sea Energy and Economic Forum.

Romanian Oil Co Petrom Discovers Oil, Gas In Russia

13:38, 03 Aug. 2009
Romanian oil company Petrom (SNP.RO) discovered gas and oil at its exploration well Lugovaya-1 in the Kamenski license in Saratov, Russia, the company said in a statement sent to the Bucharest Stock Exchange Monday.

Analyst: Romania’s Margineni Gas Storage Unit More Likely To Be Built, In Line With Russian Strategy

12:44, 27 Mai 2009
The construction of the gas storage facility in Margineni, eastern Romania, has now more chances to be realized than in the past, as the project is in line with Russia’s strategy of developing such units abroad, Wednesday said analyst Vladimir Socor during the Europe-Russia economic forum.

EU Must Accept Russia “As It Is” – Romanian President

11:39, 26 Mai 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Tuesday morning that the European Union must accept Russia “as it is,” while Romanians will remain “good Europeans” and “good neighbors,” while stressing the importance of guaranteeing independence and integrity for states in the region.

Romania One Point Behind Russia In Davis Cup 1st Round

22:26, 07 Mart. 2009
Romania’s Marius Copil and Horia Tecau managed to get back on saddle after their win against Russian Marat Safin and Dmitri Tursunov in the Davis Cup doubles on Saturday.

Russian, Romanian Foreign Affairs Mins Discuss Romanian Treasure

21:04, 05 Mart. 2009
The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that in the meeting with Russian foreign affairs minister Sergey Lavrov, organized in Moscow, Cristian Diaconescu asked for Russian support in the organization of a new session for the Romanian-Russian commission studying bilateral collaboration problems

Romanian Authorities Mull Resuming Talks With Russia On Gas Issue

14:02, 23 Ian. 2009
Romanian authorities aim to resume talks with Russia on the issue of natural gas, as well as other "heavy" issues, Economy Ministry secretary of state Tudor Serban said Friday.

Putin Calls Up Romanian President Over Gas Situation

09:19, 14 Ian. 2009
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin called up Romanian President and offered him more information on gas supply situation.

Putin Discussed Gas Problem With Bulgarian PM, Romanian Pres

11:27, 07 Ian. 2009
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin discussed problems involving Russian gas transit via Ukraine with Bulgarian Prime Minister and Romanian President Traian Basescu over the phone on Tuesday, Itar-Tass reported.

Kiev-Moscow Tensions Should Not Affect Gas Supply To Romania – Foreign Affairs Min

18:13, 03 Ian. 2009
Romanian Foreign Affairs Minister Cristian Diaconescu had a telephone conversation Saturday with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Ogryzko, in which he pointed out that the delivery of gas imported from Russia to Romania should not be affected by the tensions between Kiev and Moscow.

Romania Not Affected By Russia-Ukraine Gas Row – Econ Min

14:03, 03 Ian. 2009
Romania does not face any problems in ensuring natural gas, although Romanian authorities received a notification from Russian gas producer Gazprom on a 32% cut in gas supplies by January 11, economy minister Adriean Videanu told a press conference Saturday.