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.
11 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 11 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 5 centre, 1 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ Russian drone hits NATO member Romania, injuring two — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ NATO member Romania says Russian drone hit block of flats, injuring two — Hacker News (Newest)
- ▪ Drone hits Romania apartment block during Russian attack on neighboring Ukraine — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Nato and Romania accuse Russia after drone hits block of flats — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Drone strikes apartment building in NATO member Romania as Russia attacks neighboring Ukraine — Fox News
- ▪ Romania condemns 'irresponsible escalation' after Russian drone hits apartment building — World News
- ▪ Live: NATO condemns 'Russia's recklessness' after drone hit apartment building in Romania — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ NATO condemns Russia after drone crashes into Romanian residential building — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Romania says Russian drone hit block of flats in Galati area - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Romania says Russian drone hit block of flats in Galati area — Investing.com — News
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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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