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Paris/France – The French government has announced that it will demand an explanation from Russia’s ambassador following a Russian drone strike that injured two people in Romania. The incident has sparked diplomatic tensions between the two nations, with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot describing the attack as “irresponsible.”
According to reports, the drone strike occurred on Thursday in a residential area of Vaslui, a city in eastern Romania. The Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed that two people were injured in the incident, with one person reported to be in a critical condition.
Barrot denounced the strike, saying that Russian drones and aircraft have repeatedly violated the airspace of the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) since the start of the war in Ukraine. “This incident is a clear illustration of the irresponsible behavior of Russia, which continues to disregard international norms and undermine regional stability,” the foreign minister stated.
France has pledged to consult with Romania and NATO regarding the incident, with the aim of strengthening international cooperation and pressuring Russia to take responsibility for its actions. The incident has also raised concerns about the potential for further escalation in the already tense region.
The timing of the drone strike is seen as particularly sensitive, given the heightened military tensions between Russia and Ukraine in recent weeks. Ukrainian forces have claimed to have repelled a series of Russian attacks in the eastern region of Donbas, leading to a significant escalation of violence.
Russia has yet to make any official comment on the drone strike in Romania, but the attack is likely to further strain relations between Moscow and the West. The incident has added to the increasing diplomatic pressure on Russia, which has already been hit with a series of sanctions and economic penalties by the EU and the US.
As the international community continues to navigate the complex web of tensions in Eastern Europe, the French government’s demand for an explanation from Russia’s ambassador is seen as a significant step in the pursuit of accountability and responsibility.