The Russian foreign minister gave a lighthearted non-answer when asked about claims that Russia had targeted a base in Romania, according to TASS.
Drone incidents, airspace violations and arson attacks in Poland, Romania and Moldova are prompting more governments to describe the incidents as deliberate acts of aggression tied to the war in Ukraine.
A NATO Bombardier ARTEMIS II reconnaissance aircraft was reported operating over the Black Sea after taking off from Romania, according to TASS.
Romania's Ministry of National Defense said its radar system detected an aerial target that crossed into the country's airspace and crashed in Suceava County on Thursday morning.
Romanian officials said Russia's hybrid campaign extends beyond Ukraine to broader efforts to undermine European support for Kyiv.
A border guard spokesperson said the Moldova border ranks second among illegal crossing attempts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Romania's Nicușor Dan on joint defense manufacturing and EU security financing.
The 44-year-old economist and European People's Party vice-president has been put forward for the role, according to Anadolu Agency.
More than 220,000 Ukrainian citizens are registered as beneficiaries of temporary protection status in Romania, according to Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform.
Dozens were injured as approximately 2,000 farmers, some backed by far-right groups, protested the extension of a livestock export ban.
Dozens were injured as approximately 2,000 farmers protested against an extension of a livestock export ban, with some backed by far-right groups.
Andrew and Tristan Tate face formal charges in Romania while also fighting extradition to the UK on separate allegations, according to BBC News.