Putin adviser warns EU after drone hits Romania: 'The peaceful sleep is over'
Key takeaways
- Citizens of EU countries, You should realize your authorities have unilaterally entered into a war with Russia, the senior Russian official wrote in a post on social platform X.
- NATO condemned the incident in its member country as reckless and reaffirmed its commitment to defend its alliance territory.
- We will continue to enhance our readiness to deter and defend against any threat, including from drones, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte wrote on X after speaking with Romanian President Nicu or Dan.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Citizens of EU countries, You should realize your authorities have unilaterally entered into a war with Russia, the senior Russian official wrote in a post on social platform X. So be vigilant and don t be surprised by anything. The peaceful sleep is over. But you know who to ask why.
The warning from Medvedev, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, came after Romanian authorities said a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people.
NATO condemned the incident in its member country as reckless and reaffirmed its commitment to defend its alliance territory.