ukraine

Presidential Advisor Valentin Naumescu says Putin will intensify attacks on Ukraine

14:09, 05 Nov. 2026
Presidential Advisor for European Affairs Valentin Naumescu warns that Putin could intensify attacks on Ukraine in order to secure a victory before the current U.S. administration’s term ends.

Nicușor Dan warns Russia is trying to expand the war in Ukraine: „They want to provoke other European countries”

13:49, 23 Oct. 2026
President Nicușor Dan warned that Russia is trying to expand the conflict in Ukraine through provocations against other European states, including through drone attacks in the Black Sea. In an interview with Bloomberg, the head of state said that the incidents in which commercial ships are hit cannot be considered accidental and that Romania has requested additional support from NATO allies. Asked when Article 5 of the Alliance could be invoked, the president insisted that Romania does not want the conflict to escalate.

Drone enters romanian airspace; F-16 jets scrambled

13:29, 14 Oct. 2026
A drone briefly entered Romanian airspace over the Black Sea, east of Sulina, on Wednesday, prompting a Ro-Alert warning for northern and eastern Tulcea County.

Nicușor Dan on Ukraine’s Independence Day: Romania will continue to stand with Kyiv

13:49, 24 Aug. 2026
President Nicușor Dan reaffirmed Romania’s support for Ukraine in a message marking the neighboring country’s Independence Day. The Romanian head of state spoke about the continuation of support for Kyiv, Ukraine’s accession to the European Union and the country’s future reconstruction.

Romania and Ukraine will jointly produce drones, funded through SAFE

14:54, 25 Mai 2026
A statement from Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council revealed that Romanian officials held discussions with their counterparts in Kyiv regarding joint defense projects.

Virgil Popescu: The War in Ukraine accelerated key decisions for energy independence

14:32, 24 Feb. 2026
 Former Energy Minister Virgil Popescu says that the war in Ukraine marked a turning point for Romania's energy policy, as quick decisions were needed to lay the foundations for energy independence.

Restricted traffic at the Ukrainian border: Work on the bridge over the Tisa River until April

14:43, 16 Feb. 2026
The Border Police has announced significant traffic restrictions at the Sighetu Marmației Border Crossing Point. Work on the historic bridge over the Tisa River, which connects Romania and Ukraine, will block road traffic for almost two months.

PSD calls for urgent clarification of why Ukraine refuses dual citizenship to Romanians

15:53, 21 Ian. 2026
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) urges the relevant Romanian authorities to seek clarification from Ukraine regarding its decision to exclude Romania from the list of countries eligible for dual citizenship.

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).

Nicuşor Dan: We reaffirmed the EU’s firm support for Ukraine

17:37, 24 Nov. 2025
Romanian President Nicuşor Dan said that at the Informal EU Leaders' Meeting on Ukraine, which he attended on Monday via videoconference, he reaffirmed the European Union's firm support for Ukraine.

Romania is preparing a joint venture with Ukraine for the production of drones

14:46, 02 Oct. 2025
Romania is set to sign a letter of intent with Ukraine to establish a joint venture for the production of drones.

Dmytro Kuleba discussed with Nicolae Ciucă about what weapons Ukraine needs

14:39, 22 Apr. 2022
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba spoke with Romanian officials, including prime minister Nicolae Ciucă, about Ukraine's military requirements: "I appreciate their constructive approach".

Marcel Ciolacu asks for EU financial support for Romania and other states on the „front line”

15:54, 03 Mart. 2022
Romania's Chamber of Deputies speaker, Marcel Ciolacu, the Social-Democratic Party (PSD)'s leader, has spoken on Thursday with the president of the European Socialists, Sergei Stanishev. He called for "EU financial support for Romania and other member states being now on the front line".

Romanian President Congratulates New Ukrainian Counterpart on Election Win

19:14, 22 Apr. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis sent a message of congratulations for comedy actor Volodymyr Zelensky, who was elected the new president of Ukraine on Sunday by a large margin.

Ukraine Suggests Romanian Ethnics In Grades 1 To 4 Have 80% Of Curriculum In Mother Tongue

17:45, 28 Sept. 2017
Ukrainian representatives suggested that Romanian ethnics in grades 1 to 4 had 80 percent of their curriculum in their mother tongue, with the percentage gradually decreasing towards grade 12, in which case Romanian ethnics would have between 20 and 30 percent of their curriculum in Romanian.

Romanian Deputy Demands Withdrawal Of International Support To Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic Integration

13:51, 26 Sept. 2017
Romanian deputy Constantin Codreanu said Tuesday that his party, People’s Movement Party, will demand the withdrawal of international support given to Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic Integration, after Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko passed the new education bill.

Somali Pirates Release UK-Flagged Asian Glory With Two Romanians Aboard

18:43, 11 Iun. 2010
The Asian Glory, the ship whose crew includes two Romanians, has been released by Somali pirates, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry announced Friday, according to the Interfax-Ukraine news agency, cited by the online edition of the Kyiv Post.

NATO To Continue Open Doors Policy – Sec Gen

12:13, 07 Mai 2010
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Friday in Bucharest the Alliance will continue its open doors policy and the decisions in this respect made at the Bucharest summit of 2008 will be maintained.

Ukraine Requests Closing Of Crossing Points On Romanian Border Over Flu Epidemic

11:48, 02 Nov. 2009
Authorities in the Ukrainian region of Chernivtsi have requested several crossing points on the borders with Romania and the Republic of Moldova be closed, because of the risk of spread of the flu epidemic, according to news agency Omega.

Romanian Foreign Affairs Min Reacts To Ukrainian Ambassador Statements

17:55, 20 Aug. 2009
Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Alin Serbanescu said Thursday he publicly asks the Ukrainian Ambassador to Bucharest to explain if he has been mandated by Ukrainian authorities to make a series of statements he issued in an interview for MEDIAFAX.

Issues On Romanian Side Further Delay President Basescu’s Visit To Ukraine – Ambassador

16:17, 19 Aug. 2009
Markiyan Kulyk, Ukraine’s ambassador to Bucharest, told MEDIAFAX in an interview that the main reasons for the delay of the Romanian president’s visit to Ukraine endure because of the Romanian side.

EC, Ukraine Agreement On Gas Sector Reform, Also Beneficial To Romania

18:51, 03 Aug. 2009
The agreement signed between European Commission and Ukraine on the reform of the Ukrainian gas sector can also be beneficial to Romanian consumers, as Ukraine is a key element of Europe’s energy safety, Monday said Vasile Puscas, head of Romania's European Affairs Department.

Scholarships Will Match The Number Of Requests From Moldova, Ukraine – Romanian President

12:53, 25 Iun. 2009
Romanian president Traian Basescu said Thursday the Romanian state would be glad to receive as many scholarship requests as possible from Romanian speaking youths in Moldova and Ukraine, adding 70 youths from Transdniester will begin studying in Romania.

Romanian Defense Council Meets In Session Thursday

13:55, 10 Mart. 2009
Romania’s Supreme Defense Council will meet in session Thursday at the presidential palace to discuss Romania’s objectives at the NATO summit in Strasbourg/Kehl, the restructuring of the country’s border police and the implementation of the Border Security Integrated System, the President’s office said Tuesday.

Romanian-Ukrainian Espionage Scandal Is Economically Motivated, Says Analyst

14:04, 06 Mart. 2009
The espionage scandal involving Romania and Ukraine is connected to economic interests in the Danube area, Ukraine’s wish to join NATO and maybe even territorial claims, says analyst Vitali Kulik.

Two Romanian Officials, Expelled From Ukraine Says Ukrainian Press

13:01, 06 Mart. 2009
Iustinian Focsa, secretary with the Romanian General Consulate in Chernivtsi, and Radu Filip, military attaché with the Romanian Embassy in Kiev, are to be expelled from the country for alleged actions which jeopardize Ukraine’s national security, said sources quoted by the Ukrainskaia Prada.

Romanian PM: Legally Speaking, Romania Is Not Expelling Ukrainian Officials

10:06, 06 Mart. 2009
Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc stated for the “Gandul” daily that “legally speaking, we are not talking about an expulsion on the part of Romania,” referring to rumors that certain Ukrainian officials were expelled from the country. He added that the Foreign Ministry will issue a statement soon.

Romania Wins Black Sea Maritime Delimitation Dispute With Ukraine

15:42, 03 Feb. 2009
The International Court of Justice in The Hague ruled Tuesday in the dispute between Romania and Ukraine on maritime delimitation in the Black Sea and established a single boundary delimiting the continental shelf and exclusive economic zones of each country.

ICJ Decision Allows Romania To Start Exploiting Oil Resources In Black Sea

15:32, 03 Feb. 2009
The Romanian Foreign Ministry said in a press release Tuesday that the ruling of the International Court of Justice allows Romania to start direct exploitation of oil resources that have so far been “blocked”, which helps the country reduce its energy dependence.

ICJ Ruling Does Romania Justice – President

14:30, 03 Feb. 2009
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Tuesday in Budapest, Hungary that the ruling of the International Court in The Hague does Romania justice in the maritime delimitation dispute with Ukraine, adding the ruling is a great success of the Romanian Foreign Ministry.

Romania, Ukraine To Resume Monitoring Of Respective National Minorities

13:35, 23 Ian. 2009
Ukrainian foreign minister Volodimir Ogryzko said Friday in Kiev that he agreed with Romanian foreign minister Cristian Diaconescu to resume the monitoring of the state of minorities in both countries.

Romanian, Ukrainian FMs Decline To Speculate On Decision In The Hague

13:15, 23 Ian. 2009
The Romanian and Ukrainian foreign ministers said Friday they are waiting for the decision of the International Court of Justice in The Hague on maritime delimitation in the Black Sea and declined to speculate on the matter.

International Court Of Justice To Rule In Romania vs. Ukraine Serpent Island Dispute Feb 3

15:39, 16 Ian. 2009
The International Court of Justice in The Hague will rule on February 3 in the case of Romania versus Ukraine on maritime delimitation in the Black Sea, the court said on its website Friday.

Ukraine Embassy Delegation Meets Romanian Econ Min Off On Gas Crisis Issue

14:16, 14 Ian. 2009
A delegation of the Ukrainian Embassy to Bucharest met Wednesday with representatives of the Romanian Economy Ministry to talk on the gas crisis issue, in which the Ukrainian side said a deal with Russia on gas transit would be inked, sources within the ministry told MEDIAFAX.

Bulgaria Asks Romania To Ensure Gas Transit To Bulgaria – Press

17:14, 11 Ian. 2009
Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov asked Romanian President Traian Basescu in a phone call conversation to allow free transit for Ukrainian gas to Bulgaria through Romania’s distribution network, Bulgarian agency Focus News reported.

Ukraine Restores Natural Gas Transit To Romania – Naftogaz Official

17:15, 04 Ian. 2009
Ukrainian state-owned company Naftogaz resumed Sunday transit of natural gas to Romania at normal capacity, although Russian gas producer Gazprom Friday notified Romanian authorities it reduces supplies destined to Romania by 32% until January 11, KievPost 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.

Romanian Press Club Protests Against Ukrainian Censorship

16:44, 05 Dec. 2008
The Romanian Press Club sent Friday letters to the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the World Association of Newspapers (WAN), protesting against the situation faced by the Blik daily – edited by Adevarul Holding – a publication threatened with suspension by Kiev authorities.

If Moldova Is Coupled With Ukraine, EU Accession Becomes Distant – Romanian President

11:38, 23 Oct. 2008
The Republic of Moldova’s EU accession perspectives are distant if the country is “dropped together with Ukraine”, Romanian President Traian Basescu said Thursday, when he received the visit of Moldovan Prime Minister Zinaida Greceanii.