The Russian ambassador to Romania, Volodymyr Lipayev
As noted by Romanian Service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Romania on July 14 summoned the Russian ambassador Vladimir Lipayev. He was provided with substantial, sufficient and convincing evidence of a violation of Romania’s airspace by a Russian armed forces unmanned aerial vehicle on the night of 10 to 11 November 2025, according to a ministry press release that the Romanian service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has seen.
Explanation from the Romanian side and expression of position
“substantial, sufficient and convincing evidence of a violation of Romania’s airspace by a Russian armed forces unmanned aerial vehicle on the night of 10 to 11 November 2025”
– Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Fragments found by Romanian authorities at the crash site of the aircraft undoubtedly prove the belonging and participation in the massive attacks that night on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure located near the border with Romania, the statement said.
“undoubtedly prove its belonging and involvement in the mass attacks that night on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure located near the border with Romania”
– Romanian Government statement
The Romanian side, during the summons of the Russian Federation’s ambassador, voiced a “strong protest against this unacceptable and irresponsible act, which constitutes a violation of Romania’s sovereignty”.
“strong protest against this unacceptable and irresponsible act, which constitutes a violation of Romania’s sovereignty”
– Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bucharest again firmly condemned “illegal and irresponsible attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure near the border with Romania and reminded of Russia’s exclusive responsibility for the aggressive war against Ukraine”.
“illegal and irresponsible attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure near the border with Romania and reminded of Russia’s exclusive responsibility for the aggressive war against Ukraine”
– Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
During the night of 10 to 11 November 2025, Russia carried out air strikes on Ukrainian ports on the Danube.
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