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Wiz Khalifa was sentenced to nine months in Romanian prison for smoking cannabis on stage during a festival, with the court citing his act as encouraging drug use among youth. The rapper, who was not present at the sentencing, has not been extradited and the likelihood of serving time in Romania is low due to legal and diplomatic factors.
American rapper Wiz Khalifa was sentenced to nine months in Romanian jail for drug possession after being caught with cannabis during a music festival in 2024, with the sentence now final following an appeal.
Romania detected and recovered possible drone fragments near its border following Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports, highlighting increasing drone breaches and NATO's efforts to bolster defenses against Russian incursions.
Poland and Romania are deploying the American Merops drone defense system, also adopted by Denmark, to counter Russian drone incursions into NATO airspace, enhancing eastern flank defenses amid ongoing tensions and technological advancements in drone warfare, especially following recent incursions and the Ukraine conflict.
The Netherlands sold 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania for a symbolic price of $1.15, transferring ownership to bolster Romania's role as a NATO training hub and support Ukraine's defense efforts, while also making space for newer aircraft.
Romania has formally acquired 18 Dutch F-16 fighter jets for one euro, which will be used for training Romanian and Ukrainian pilots at the European F-16 Training Center in Romania, enhancing NATO and Ukraine's air capabilities amid ongoing conflicts.
The article criticizes the Trump administration's incoherent foreign policy, highlighting the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Romania as a strategic mistake and questioning the feasibility and wisdom of deploying troops to Nigeria to 'protect Christians,' arguing that these actions lack strategic coherence and could undermine U.S. interests and credibility.
The US is withdrawing an infantry brigade from Romania, signaling a potential shift in focus away from Europe towards Asia and the Western Hemisphere, raising concerns among European allies about security and coordination amid ongoing tensions with Russia and China.
The US is withdrawing a military brigade from Romania, drawing criticism from veterans and allies who see it as a strategic mistake that could weaken NATO's deterrence against Russia, especially amid rising tensions and Russian aggression in the region.
The US plans to modestly reduce military forces in Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Slovakia starting next month, citing improved European land army readiness, but this move has sparked bipartisan criticism and concerns over NATO's deterrence, especially amid ongoing Russian aggression. The reductions are seen as symbolic by some experts, with US commitments in Poland and the Baltic states remaining strong, though critics warn the withdrawals could embolden Russia and undermine alliance unity.
Senior Republican defense leaders oppose the Trump administration's decision to reduce US military forces in Romania, arguing it undermines NATO and emboldens Russia, amid broader debates over US commitments in Europe and global security posture.
Poland and Romania thwarted a Russian-backed plot involving eight suspects planning sabotage, including sending exploding parcels to Ukraine, as part of Russia's broader hybrid warfare tactics against EU countries supporting Ukraine, with several arrests made and devices dismantled.
A former far-right presidential candidate in Romania has been charged with plotting a coup, highlighting ongoing political tensions in the country.
Romania reported a Russian drone incursion in its airspace, becoming the second NATO country in a week to do so amid heightened tensions in Eastern Europe, with NATO increasing military readiness and diplomatic protests from Romania and EU officials.
European Union leaders condemned Russia for a second breach of Romanian airspace within a week, highlighting ongoing regional security threats posed by Russian drone activities near Ukraine and NATO borders, with calls for solidarity and increased vigilance.