Russian drone crash in Romania: NATO still seeks defense systems adapted to drone incursions

The Russian drone exploded on the roof of a residential building in Galati, a city located near Ukraine. Bucharest said the incursion should not be seen as an 'attack on Romania.'

Could Nato be dragged into Russia-Ukraine war? – The Latest

Nato has vowed to ‘defend every inch’ of its territory after a Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania. The strike prompted swift condemnation and threats of repercussion from European leaders. So is there a risk the war could expand beyond Ukraine? Lucy Hough speaks to senior international correspondent Peter Beaumont Continue reading...

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Romania to expel Russian consul after residential drone strike

Romanian President Nicusor Dan says that the Russian consul in the southeastern city of Constanta will be expelled.

Romanian president provides update on those injured in drone strike on apartment building

Romanian President Nicușor Dan has provided an update on the condition of those injured as a result of a Russian drone strike on an apartment building in the city of Galați.

By Iryna Kutielieva

'We need Operation Eastern Sentry': NATO's eastern flank 'facing Russian threat every week'

Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome prominent Romanian journalist, TV anchor and military analyst Radu Tudor. As tensions continue to rise along NATO's eastern frontier, the latest drone incident in Romania has once again exposed the growing security dilemmas facing frontline alliance states. Tudor sees a pattern of Russian aggression, the vulnerabilities of NATO's eastern flank, and the urgent need for stronger allied military capabilities in the region.

By Gavin LEE

Putin pushes Nato to the brink with drone attack in Romania

As Vladimir Putin pushes ever deeper into Nato territory - by accident or design - the international alliance grows ever more vexed about what action to take, much to the Russian president’s delight. World affairs editor Sam Kiley reports

By Sam Kiley

Russian official warns Europe to brace for more drone incidents after Romania episode

Gene therapy, mini-pigs, organ printing: Inside Putin's $26 billion quest to beat aging

Russia is investing billions in a state-backed initiative focused on longevity, exploring gene therapy, organ printing, and cryotherapy. This ambition, fueled by President Putin's personal fascination with extending life and power, aims to overcome aging. Despite bold claims, critics question the scientific validity, while Russia grapples with low life expectancy.

By TOI World Desk

Vladimir Putin says ‘too early’ to confirm Russian origin of drone that crashed in Romania

The crash took place overnight Thursday-Friday, injuring two people and triggering a fire, Romanian officials said.

Putin says it's too early to say if the drone which strayed into Romania was Russian - The Straits Times

Putin says it's too early to say if the drone which strayed into Romania was Russian  The Straits Times

"Get Ready," Russia Tells Romania To Brace For More Drone Incidents

Russian President Vladimir Putin had been informed about the drone incident in Romania, the TASS state news agency reported earlier on Friday.

Christodoulides condemns ‘reckless’ Russian drone crash in Romania

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday condemned as “reckless” the collision of a Russian drone into a block of flats in the Romanian city of Galati, adding that the presence of the drone in Romanian airspace constituted “a flagrant violation of Romania’s sovereignty”. “The drone crash [into] a residential building in Galati is a serious and […]

Romania says Russian drone hit apartment block, NATO vows to defend alliance territory

"Russia’s reckless behaviour is a danger to us all," said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

'No One Can Say' Origin of Drone That Crashed in Romania, Putin Says

Bucharest said the downed drone was a Russian Geran-2 and slammed the incident as a “serious and irresponsible escalation” by Moscow.

Putin says the drone that hit a residential building in Romania may have been Ukrainian

Russian President Vladimir Putin stopped short of ruling out that the drone that entered Romanian airspace in the early hours of May 29 was Ukrainian.

Putin suggests drone that struck Romanian building could be Ukrainian

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that it was premature to conclude whether the drone that crashed into an apartment building in Romania was Russian, suggesting it could...

NATO Condemns Russia After Drone Smashes Into Romanian Apartments: 'Grave Escalation'

NATO Condemns Russia After Drone Smashes Into Romanian Apartments: 'Grave Escalation' A Russian overnight attack on Ukraine reportedly involved an errant drone crashing into a 10-story apartment block in neighboring Romania, which is a member of NATO. "We condemn Russia's recklessness, and NATO will continue to strengthen our defenses against all threats, including drones," a NATO spokesperson said on X, in an initial reaction.  Romanian Department for Emergency Situations hand...

By Tyler Durden

Romania shuts Russian consulate in Constanta, declares consul persona non grata after drone strike

Romanian President Nicușor Dan has announced the closure of the Russian consulate in Constanța and declared the Russian consul persona non grata following a Russian drone strike that hit a residential building in Galați and injured two civilians.

Nato condemns Russian ‘recklessness’ after drone hits Romanian residential block

A Russian drone has hit a block of flats in Romania, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.

By Emmanuel Tetteh