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NATO-member Romania labels Russia 'persona non grata' after attack
NATO member Romania on Friday declared Russia “persona non grata,” or unwelcome, after a Russian drone hit an apartment building in Galati, injuring a mother and child.
TL;DR
- Romania declared the Russian Consul General in Constanta persona non grata.
- The Russian consulate in Constanta will be closed.
- A Russian drone strike in Galati injured a mother and child.
- Romanian President Nicusor Dan blamed Russia for the incident.
- Dan informed NATO and EU allies and alerted the UN Security Council.
- He described the attack as a 'systematic disregard for international law'.