The President of Romania posted the conclusions of the technical report on the drone that hit a residential building on Thursday night, injured two people, and destroyed their apartment. The drone is RUSSIAN! I’ll post the photos shared by the president in the replies for anyone interested.

This consulate had strategic importance for Russia beyond consular services: it was important for monitoring maritime traffic, it is located near the Mihail Kogălniceanu NATO Air Base, and it served as a legally protected espionage hub in the strategic Black Sea and Danube region since 1946.

PES.eu, thank you very much for your support. Are you aware that PSD Romania leader Sorin Grindeanu (PES member) today only tried to score political points and did NOT condemn Russia?

ZELENSKYY: Russian drone hit residential building in Romania overnight. Several people were injured. We wish them speedy recovery. I have just spoken with Nicușor Dan. Ukraine will support Romania, our teams will work together to strengthen airspace protection. It’s important.

Romania asks for NATO support after Russian drone crash

Romania’s MoD responds to Putin: "We invite those who, from Russia, believe there are details proving it (the drone) is not Russian, to come to the intelligence headquarters starting tomorrow and look for the serial number. It is undoubtedly a Russian-made product."

"The Minister of Defense announced that NATO will assess, at the beginning of next week, the temporary transfer of anti-drone capabilities to be deployed in Dobrogea until Romania receives the systems ordered through the SAFE program." www.biziday.ro/359291-2/

Leonardo Feldman, White House Reporter for Newsweek:

Vladimir Putin, the extremist Romanian party AUR, and Russian propaganda have aligned perfectly: all of them are casting doubt on the Russian origin of the drone that hit the apartment building in Romania. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

After the authorities confirmed that the drone that hit Romania was a Russian Geran-2, the extremist party AUR issued a press release stating that they are “responsible” and that they are awaiting the outcome of the official investigation before accusing Russia. partidulaur.ro/securitatea-...

After their drone put Romanian lives at risk, the Kremlin filth is threatening the EU.

A mother and her 14-year-old son were living in the apartment hit by the Russian drone in Romania. They now have 1st- and 2nd-degree burns, but are out of danger. They were lucky, but I find it deeply concerning that we are relying on luck rather than the Romanian state in situations like this.

The meeting between the Russian Ambassador and Romanian MFA has concluded. The result? The ambassador was informed of the decision to shut down the Constanța consulate and expel the consul, and that was all. Not a word about Russia apologizing, paying for the damage or compensating the victims.

What has Romania been doing for the past 4 years, since the war is right at its doorstep? So far, 47 drones have crashed on Romanian territory, and although there is a law allowing them to be shot down, not a single one has been.⤵️

Romania should help and support Ukraine more, not the other way around...

The Russian drone crash into apartments in Galați was a blatant and serious violation of Romania’s sovereignty and European airspace. I spoke with Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu this morning to convey the EU’s full solidarity with Romania. Russia has long ago stopped respecting borders. (1/2)

As usual, Romania is being evasive, waiting to consult with other countries so as not to upset anyone. This is the response the foreign minister gave regarding the invocation of NATO Article 4.

The only concrete action taken by Romania after a Russian Geran-2 drone hit an apartment building in Galați is the closure of the Russian consulate in Constanța and declaring the consul persona non grata. The Russian ambassador in Bucharest was also summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A short while ago, in Romania (Galați), a drone crashed into a residential apartment building. The impact was followed by an explosion and the outbreak of a fire in an apartment located on the 10th floor. Two people with minor injuries/abrasions are receiving medical care. ⤵️

Why on earth are russian scholars reviewing Kyrgyz textbooks to begin with?! At a meeting in Moscow, no less. The decolonization road is long. Read @ericamarat.bsky.social ‘s timely oped.

What if Putin Can't End the War? | "The Kremlin maintains the threat of escalation to perpetuate the myth of Western aggression and justify its repression of the Russian people." John Christer Tønnessen https://cepa.org/article/what-if-putin-cant-end-the-war/

Russia just closed its main supply highway to occupied Crimea to civilian trucks The decree was signed 22 May 2026 by Russian-installed Kherson governor Vladimir Saldo The reason: Ukrainian mid-range drones now reach 200km behind the front—into the road Russia's southern military supply depends on

EU pushes for ‘tech sovereignty’ to cut reliance on US ft.trib.al/fxJxM6h

The idea that anyone owes Russia anything is absurd. Russia is the one holding a massive debt for broken promises, deceit, and genocide on European soil. They do not get a say in how this ends. The only acceptable path forward is dictating demands directly to Moscow

One of the oldest propaganda tricks is to blame the victim for refusing submission.  In Kremlin narratives, Ukraine becomes ‘responsible’ for attacks against its own cities because it refuses territorial concessions. This is military coercion reframed as a ‘peace offer’.

Did you think Romania had gotten rid of Călin Georgescu after he was barred from running for president and indicted on charges of attempted coup, spreading false information, making false statements, and forming/supporting a fascist org? Well, no. A religious-political cult has formed around him.👇

Newly leaked Russian documents describe “cognitive strikes” against Western audiences. The goal of these influence operations is to “deepen internal contradictions between ruling elites” and stir up protests — in part by abandoning overtly pro-Russian messaging: buff.ly/yZPrHbl

UK Targets Russian Crypto Sanctions Evasion Network www.occrp.org/en/news/uk-t...

You know Ru's concern is disingenuous and weaponized because the russian state doesn't respect individual rights of any kind and is more than willing to kill russian speakers in Ukraine. It's like the Taliban claiming they are concerned about women's rights in the West…

🤬 During the night of May 24, Russian forces launched a massive combined strike across Ukraine. The occupiers deployed 90 missiles of various types and 600 strike drones. Kyiv became the primary target of the hostile bombardment. Read more ❗️ theukrainianreview.info/russia-launc...

“Putin can barely even pronounce the word “hooray” properly anymore, mumbling his words, yet he still keeps “winning” against residential buildings with his missiles. He launched his “Oreshnik” missile at Bila Tserkva. They’re genuinely deranged,” - president Zelenskyy.

Approximately 1 million $ spent to burn down 3 garages. Ukraine is winning this war.

Overnight, russia launched 90 missiles of various types at Ukraine, including 36 ballistic missiles, along with 600 drones. Once again, russia deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure and ordinary people. Support Ukraine’s air defense: u24.gov.ua/sky-defense?...

Since young Ukrainians were also at this concert, a coordinated disinformation campaign has started, using fake photos and videos to blame Ukrainians for violence and vandalism in Bucharest. I don’t think I’ve seen this much anti-Ukrainian propaganda since the presidential election campaign.

"Ukraine, Ukraine!" was chanted tonight in Bucharest at a concert by Belarusian rapper Max Korzh, who is also banned in Russia.

As Lenin said, “Trust is good; control is better!” In Russia, raids on libraries are on the rise. Compared with the current situation, the publishing landscape of the Soviet era seems almost idyllic, writes literary critic for ‘Le Monde’ Elena Balzamo ⤵️ desk-russie.info/2026/05/13/b...

The EC has approved the SAFE loan agreement for Romania. The financing amounts to €16.68 billion.The funds will be used for investments in defence and security, as well as in transport infrastructure with strategic relevance (the A8 motorway Târgu Mureș–Iași ->🇺🇦/🇲🇩).

This is the right decision, and I don’t understand why it wasn’t taken earlier. By losing access to their hidden assets in Europe, Russian oligarchs are losing one of the safety nets they had if they ever needed to flee Russia. Now they may reconsider their loyalty if they feel cornered.

The new Hungarian government is proposing a bill to limit prime ministers’ terms to a maximum of eight years in order to prevent Viktor Orbán from returning to power. 👏

Putin's regime is cracking, and sooner or later it will collapse. More leaks are therefore inevitable. I’m horrified to think about what we may learn about how Russian propaganda machine operated across Europe. This article is just a sneak peek. We’ll probably be shocked by the truth.

A good day for Austria's justice system. A jury convicted Egisto Ott, the former Austrian intelligence operative who spied on dozens of people of interest to the Kremlin, on two counts: abuse of power, and espionage for russia. Crime doesn't pay! www.globalbankingandfinance.com/austrian-cou...

I believe democracies stand a better chance of survival, simply because autocrats will inevitably betray and undermine each other.

APPLEBAUM: War in Ukraine is fault line between democratic and autocratic worlds. Russians are trying to destroy Ukraine as a nation, they want it to disappear. As an empire, they want Ukraine to be their colony. And they understood that by invading Ukraine, they were defying liberal world order.

This investigation also exposes Sebastian Ghiță, the head of România TV, former politician, fugitive in Serbia due to multiple corruption cases. His name is referenced in a proposed scenario involving disinformation targeting Maia Sandu. ⤵️

When you wonder why Romania does not shoot down Russian drones, and in general why it isn’t very active on the international stage despite its geographical position requiring a more proactive stance, remember that Romania’s strategy is "to be discreet and not cause trouble.”🤦‍♀️

Another journalistic investigation (this time from Armenia) shows, through internal documents, correspondence, and operational reports, how Russia systematically organizes (through networks of agents and European collaborators) disinformation, propaganda, and manipulation campaigns in Europe. 🧵

Putin-Xi meeting: No progress on much desired by Putin Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, but Russia will continue uninterrupted supplies of gas & oil to China They agreed on expanded military cooperation, incl joint exercises Per Reuters, ~200 RU soldiers trained in China last year on drone operations.

Elbridge Colby firing when? His “decoupling Ru from China” strategy is a clear failure

Ukraine isn't subjugated. Its government still stands. Its military is stronger than before. NATO expanded with Finland & Sweden joining. And Russia has paid an enormous price in casualties & economic strain. After four years, Putin is further from his goals—not closer.

Russia’s ongoing threats and provocations against the Baltic States are unacceptable. They are part of Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics and pose a threat to the European Union as a whole.