Romania’s Foreign Minister on Friday attended the meeting of B9 Foreign Ministers hosted by Łódź, Poland. The Romanian official warned that the Russian threat affects NATO security on the eastern flank, which requires a unitary vision at NATO level to ensure proper deterrence and collective defense. In this sense, Minister Aurescu pointed out that the consolidating of Allied military forces on the Eastern flank is key. Minister Aurescu said a strong defense will also generate strong deterrence, which is the only message that Russia understands. In this context, the Romanian official argued in favor of continuing to provide robust support to Ukraine and for the consolidation of the strategic resilience of neighboring states, particularly those that are the most vulnerable to Russia’s pressure, namely the Republic of Moldova but also Georgia, with a view to ensuring peace and stability in the Black Sea region.
