Romania has found suspected drone fragments on its soil, the country's defense ministry said on Tuesday, after Russia attacked Ukrainian port facilities close to the NATO country overnight.

The United States has started pulling hundreds of soldiers out of Romania, a key NATO ally that borders Ukraine. This move, ordered by the Trump administration, reduces the number of American troops in Romania from about 1,

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte tried to calm security worries during his visit to Bucharest, saying the Alliance’s commitment to Romania remains strong, even after recent changes to the US troop presence.

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the U.S. government’s decision to withdraw some troops from Romania as Bucharest seeks a reversal of the move, warning of

Poland and Romania are deploying a new weapons system to defend against Russian drones. The American Merops system can identify and target drones using AI, even when communications are jammed.

The United States plans to cut the number of troops present on Europe's eastern flank, including soldiers who were to be stationed at Romania's Mihail Kogalniceanu air base, Romania's defence ministry said on Wednesday.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said alliance efforts to close the gap with Russia when it comes to mass-producing fire power is paying dividends.