Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta Calls Russia a Primary Threat to Eastern Flank

Residents of Isaccea, Romania, live in fear as Russian drone strikes occur just across the Danube River border with Ukraine. The frequency of drone incursions into Romanian airspace has increased, prompting Romania to shoot down four drones this year. Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta called Russia a primary threat to the eastern flank and noted the security situation is highly fluid. Romania has signed a $2 billion contract for air defense systems and plans to increase defense spending to 3.7% of GDP. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Russia has grown increasingly reckless.