NATO vows 'absolute solidarity' with Romania over Russian drone
NATO Chief Mark Rutte expressed the alliance's commitment to support Romania following a drone crash linked to Russia that injured two individuals. He emphasized NATO's readiness to defend its territory against any threats, including drone incursions. The U.S. ambassador to NATO also condemned the incident, highlighting the need for solidarity among member states.
- ▪NATO Chief Mark Rutte pledged 'absolute solidarity' with Romania after a Russian drone crash injured two people.
- ▪Rutte affirmed NATO's readiness to defend every inch of Allied territory against threats.
- ▪The U.S. ambassador to NATO denounced the incident as a 'reckless incursion' into Romanian territory.
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Chief Mark Rutte pledged the alliance's "absolute solidarity" in a call with Romania's president Friday (May 29, 2026), slamming Russia for a drone crash that injured two people in the country bordering Ukraine."I affirmed that NATO stands ready to defend every inch of Allied territory," Mr. Rutte said."We will continue to enhance our readiness to deter and defend against any threat, including from drones." UN condemns 'dangerous escalation' in Ukraine warMr. Rutte said "Russia's reckless behaviour is a danger to us all.""They continue to target civilians and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine, and last night showed yet again that the implications of their illegal war of aggression don't stop at the border."‘Reckless incursion’The U.S.
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