NATO member Romania declares Russia ‘persona non grata’ after drone attack injures two
Romania has declared Russia 'persona non grata' following a drone attack that injured two civilians in Galati. The Romanian President attributed full responsibility for the incident to Russia, citing a systematic disregard for international law. NATO and European allies have condemned the attack and pledged to strengthen defenses against potential threats.
- ▪A Russian drone struck an apartment building in Galati, injuring a mother and child.
- ▪Romanian President Nicusor Dan declared the Russian Consul General persona non grata and announced the closure of the consulate.
- ▪NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte affirmed the alliance's readiness to defend member states against threats from Russia.
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NATO member Romania on Friday declared Russia “persona non grata,” or unwelcome, after a Russian drone hit an apartment building in Galati, injuring a mother and child. Romanian President Nicusor Dan declared the Russian Consul General in Constanta persona non grata following the incident, adding that the consulate will be closed. Recommended Stories Trump backs Armenian leader after country pivots to align with US and Turkey Board of Peace won’t ‘hoard’ $1 billion pledges as lump sum and will ‘collect the funds necessary’ as Gaza rebuilds Netanyahu says he directed Israel’s military to take over 70% of Gaza “We had a serious incident last night in which two citizens were injured and the entire responsibility lies with Russia,” Dan said.
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