Ukraine-Russia war latest: Romania scrambles jets accusing Moscow of another drone breach after Poland incursion
The Romanian defence ministry confirmed that it scrambled two F-16 fighter jets on Sunday after detecting a drone breaching the country’s airspace, just days after Poland confirmed it detected a Russian drone incursion.
“Romania condemns Russia’s behaviour and takes the necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and security,” Romanian foreign minister Toiu Oana wrote on X.
Romania’s move comes after Nato announced plans to beef up the defence of Europe’s eastern flank, and the US has vowed to defend “every inch” of its ally as Russian drones breached Polish airspace last week.
The US joined other Nato countries to express concern about Russian drones entering Poland, accusing Moscow of violating international law and the founding UN Charter.
Meanwhile, US president Donald Trump said he is ready to impose ‘major sanctions’ on Russia over the war in Ukraine – on one condition.
“As you know, NATO’S commitment to WIN has been far less than 100 per cent, and the purchase of Russian Oil, by some, has been shocking!” he wrote.
“It greatly weakens your negotiating position, and bargaining power, over Russia. Anyway, I am ready to ‘go’ when you are. Just say when?“
