Romania has said it will acquire the Iron Dome missile defense system used by Israel to protect the NATO country from short-range missiles. Defense minister Ionuț Moșteanu told Romanian television that a deal would be signed this year with manufacturer Rafael "to defend our cities."

The mayor of Chisinau, Ion Ceban, was banned from entering Romania, as well as the entire Schengen area, for a period of 5 years, according to Ziarul de Garda, quoting official sources in Romania. The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a press release that,

We all know Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine with tanks in 2022. But many don’t know that in 2024, he invaded Romania — with tweets.

Poland's scrambling of aircraft comes amid heightened tensions across the alliance's eastern flank over Russia's aggression. It follows another NATO member, Romania, announcing it would implement an Iron Dome defense system similar to that used by Israel.

Romanian president Nicușor Dan participated on Thursday, July 10, in a video call with other EU and American leaders who want to provide Ukraine with additional support. Also on the call were British prime minister Keir Starmer,

BUCHAREST (Reuters) -Romania has banned Ion Ceban, the mayor of neighbouring Moldova's capital, Chisinau, from entering the country in a move that extends to the entire Schengen visa-free travel area, Romania's foreign ministry said on Wednesday.