If we look at other countries and potential threats to Romania (like attacks or anything like that), the country remains a really safe one to be in. Will they invade Moldova as well? asked one of the members of War Room, the Facebook page created by Lzureanu. RF can invade (1) either through amphibious assault from the Black sea shore or (2) hacking the way through the Ukraine. Driving Romania's anxiety is not only the security of Ukraine, with which it shares a 373-mile border, but the complicated potential role of Moldova in any conflict involving Russia and Nato. BUCHAREST, Romania The president of Romania has condemned Russias reprehensible attack on Ukraine and said that Russian President Vladimir Putin threatens the peace of the entire planet., Romania borders Ukraine and is a member of NATO and the European Union. AboutPressCopyrightContact. (P) Open Days event at Kings Oak British International School - Come and discover what sets us apart! IT IS AN EXTREMELY SAFE COUNTRY! Proof, from 44 European countries, we are the 19th. Romania still has a bit of a stray dogs problem, and that would probably be your biggest concern when visiting (at least regarding your safety). This is evidenced by the demonstration imposed by the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2019 against an address by President Volodymyr Zelensky in which he conveyed the inclusion of northern Bukovina into Romania in 1919 as a profession. Attacking it would mean declaring war to the entire NATO block (with members like the US, UK, Turkey, Germany or France). Lapid told reporters on Thursday that Israel is prepared to send humanitarian aid to Ukraine and urged Israeli citizens to leave the country. There is nothing really connecting us to Russia apart from our border. In Romania, which has among the lowest spending on healthcare in Europe and a health system that is consistently ranked the worst in the European Union, doctors are bracing for a surge of the. The minister also stated that, in case of necessity, the law allows the intervention of the army to save the population: The moment there is an emergency situation, we are by law, we are authorised to do this, for rescue missions, to take part in matters of civilian protection in the country or where there are Romanians abroad who are in danger. He said that Ukraine now needs a greater and very specific support from the world military-technical, financial as well as tough sanctions against Russia, he said. Which Is the Better Summer Destination: Bulgaria or Romania? WASHINGTON Ukraine and Romania want Western allies to step up their military presence in the Black Sea as they accuse Russia of militarizing the region, according to letters obtained by. Chinas populous market is a growth area for other farm goods suppliers, but Beijing had barred imports until now from Russias main wheat-growing areas due to concern about possible fungus and other contamination. The current security situation is worrying on the eastern flank of Europe, she said. Romanian animosity toward Russia runs deep. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Mr. Putin ostentatiously conduct rocket demonstrations, sudden military exercises at the borders of its neighbors, violates various airspaces and teritorial waters, threatens to shut down gas, etc, etc. Obviously, it has no influence on Romania besides that. Podolyak said Thursday that "our army is fighting back inflicting significant losses to the enemy. He said that there have been civilian casualties, but didnt give details. Historical relations have oscillated among grudging cooperation, neutrality, open hatred and hostility. This might put the whole world at risk and air travel will be the most affected and restricted. What Putin is doing is unforgivable, but the EUs response to his actions is pretty surprising. Nevertheless, Romania, with the largest population and territory in southeastern Europe, is a worried nation. Copyright Romania Experience 2013 - 2023. That lack of government action has prompted many Romanians to form another Facebook group, United for Ukraine, where almost 50,000 people have offered to pay for Ukrainian asylum seekers flights or hotel expenses, or even provide them with places to sleep. Biden is considering sending up to 5,000 troops to Eastern European countries, including Romania and Poland, a U.S. official told NPR. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Yes, it is. It is one of the propagandistic demands of Russia, in which they say that the military bases in Romania and Poland may be used offensively, although NATO has shown that they are used only defensively, so they cannot be used for this, at the present moment, but obviously these are statements where Russia puts pressure on the negotiations with NATO regarding a security belt, which is difficult to accept, as in fact it is a security belt which would start from the Berlin wall towards Romania and it would include all the countries which accessed NATO after 1997 and there should be no NATO presence here Dincu said. Surely the ones that could lead to collective mobilization are jammed, especially in the area of social networks in order to keep the situation under control as regards the peoples revolt. Vasile Dincu was asked, in Friday, at Digi 24, about the fact that the Russian officials referred to the Deveselu shield as being an issue and if Romania monitored this situation. Very glad to discover your website as considering moving out of the US for at least a decade following retirement. As I said, some Romanians might have some misconceptions and outdated thinking, but the vast majority will keep their opinion to themselves. Located in the Metalliferous range of the Apuseni Mountains in the west of Romania, Roia Montan features the most significant, extensive and technically diverse underground Roman gold mining complex known at the time of inscription. With the humanitarian situation, I am proud that we are willing to take in refugees from Ukraine. PARIS French President Emmanuel Macron, who had labored until the last minute for a diplomatic solution, says that France firmly condemns Russias decision to wage war and is promising support for Ukraine. The peak was recorded in early 2022 with a bit over 40,000 cases, and it appears that the worst has passed or so were told. Really happy to read your opinion! Despite assurances from Romanias leadership, many in the Eastern European nation fear wider Russian attacks. In a public statement, Romania's president Klaus Iohannis. The minister of defence, Vasile Dincu, considers that Russia is not a direct threat for Romania, at the present moment, but it is a threat for the security in the area, saying that our country must be prepared for anything at all times. Sophia Ankel. BUCHAREST, Romania Moldovas president says the countrys Supreme Security Council has decided to ask parliament to introduce a state of emergency following Russias attack on neighbouring Ukraine. The minister mentioned the fact that in general Our embassy there is very active and we got informed. Earlier, Wall Streets benchmark S&P 500 index fell 1.8% to an eight-month low after the Kremlin said rebels in eastern Ukraine asked for military assistance. Even though the number of individuals owning firearms has increased over the past year, its very unlikely you will ever see one in the country. Generally speaking, you should have nothing to worry about, no matter where you come from. But according to foreign policy expert Popescu-Zamfir, central and Eastern European countries have repeatedly pointed out the danger of Russian aggression. As a European Union member state, Romania is on the list that includes all those countries that imposed or joined the sanctions against Russia after the start of the military operation of the. In addition to withdrawing NATO forces from Bulgaria and Romania, Russia wants NATO to guarantee no new military bases in ex-Soviet countries and prevent new members, including Ukraine. The modern-day Republic of Moldova, created after the Soviet Union fell in 1991, remains influenced socially and politically by Russia. As fighting continues in Ukraine after Russias invasion, people have been fleeing to neighbouring countries. We must be prepared for any possible scenario, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said in a statement on Wednesday. Most people want to stay optimistic and dont want to plan for a war, however we have started discussing as a family where we would go if we needed to leave. JERUSALEM Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid has condemned Russias attack on Ukraine as a grave violation of the international order.. My heart breaks. Its ethnic diaspora includes significant enclaves in Serbia and Ukraine, both of which are vulnerable to Russian influence and pressure. Before grabbing a flight to Romania one should be mindful of the Air space path airlines are heading to choose. The chairman of NATO's Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, is seen on January 20 in Oeiras, Portugal. But overall, as long as you take all the necessary precautions you can wear a mask if you want to, nobody will complain and practice both good hygiene, you should have no worries about catching unwanted viruses. Is it safe to travel to Poland during the Russian/Ukraine war? Romania is Natos military pillar for southeast Europe, said Radu Magdin, a former foreign policy adviser to the Romanian government. Arestovich said that fighting is going on 4-5 kilometers (2 -3 miles) north of Ukraines second-largest city of Kharkiv, in the countrys northeast. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Some European nations have been criticised for their lack of support for Ukraine, but not Romania, which has its own security fears about any conflict with Russia, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, Romanian presidential honour guard soldiers march during a military ceremony held to mark Romanias Little Union Day at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Memorial in Bucharest. The minister of defence considers that by means of these discussions, Russia puts pressure in the negotiations they have with NATO. The British School of Bucharest opens the Scholarship Programme Broaden Your Horizons 2023-2024. Russia-Ukraine War: U.S. F-35 fighter jets landed at the Borcea Air Base in Romania. Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 The Russian Foreign Ministry. By clicking submit, you agree to share your email address with the site owner and Mailchimp to receive marketing, updates, and other emails from the site owner. The decree signed Thursday by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda steps up border protection. All rights reserved. When I updated this article last year, the war in Ukraine had just started and people worried that Romania, due to its shared border with its neighbor, was in danger too. Why Are Romanians Frowned Upon in Europe? European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the target is the stability in Europe and the whole of the international peace order, and we will hold President (Vladimir) Putin accountable for that.. How to plan your travel to Qatar for the Fifa world cup? Nothing has ever happened and shes confident enough that nothing will. However, this is no longer the case and it has been so for years. Our government has said there is nothing to worry about but it doesnt stop the panic. The letter F. An envelope. The new temporary procedure applies to payments exceeding RUB 10 mln per month (or a similar amount in foreign currency). People in the Baltics have moved on from the Soviet era. It is an element of the exterior boundary of the European Union. Ive been here for 37 years and never saw an armed man in Romania (except for police officers, of course). All Rights Reserved. My mum says he stopped watching the Russian news after the invasion. "Yes, we have seen the intelligence that Russia is looking at ways to minimize a long, drawn out war. AAQ-1984, Aditya Shagun Mall, Pune, Bavdhan, 411021. Sandu said that at the border crossing points with Ukraine there is an increase in traffic flow., She added that we will help people who need our support. At the same time, we want sanctions imposed on the Russian side.. A Turkish Foreign Ministry statement on Thursday said the Russian attacks were unacceptable and that Turkey rejects them. One should likewise avoid the Romanian terminals near the periphery of Ukraine. Mauricio Lima for The New York Times. I pray it will not spread, because being independent matters. Together we must save Ukraine, save the democratic world, and we will do it, Zelenskyy said. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Romania.. But maybe we see it in a different way because of our history, when Germany invaded Poland in 1939 and we were left on our own with no help. A week ago, Zeman said that warnings of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine were a failure by CIA. Romanias fear is rooted in repeated Russian invasions over the centuries. Romania, in the NATO must be prepared for anything at all times, and this is, eventually, the only condition, nowadays, for defence, to be always prepared for any type of possible conflict in our area explained the minister of defence. But Oleksiy Arestovich said Thursday that Kyiv is under reliable protection and they will face tough battles.. As bombs began to fall in Ukraine early on Thursday morning, Bucharest-based student Valentin Lzureanuwoke up to a cascade of notifications on his phone announcing the Russian attack. Fear of Russian ambitions in part drove the pivot. Were talking about the withdrawal of foreign forces, equipment and weapons and other steps to return to the 1997 configuration, it said in a statement. Sandu urged Moldovan citizens in Ukraine to return home. KYIV, Ukraine A Ukrainian presidential adviser says that Russian forces have launched an attack on Ukraine from the north, east and south. This blog is part of the Amazon Associates program, meaning that we will get a commission for products you purchase by following our links to Amazon.com. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. There is almost no gun violence or violent crime here and foreigners are welcome by the locals. Terrifying video of Russian plane losing cabin pressure mid-flight shows how dangerous it's gotten to fly in Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the decision to rupture ties with Moscow on Thursday after it launched a massive air and missile attack on its neighbor and Russian forces were seen rolling into Ukraine. I, too, am an entrepreneur, and I am having a great time with this Journey. Most of the power-holding countries around the world are standing in the Favour of Ukraine. There is a lot of solidarity with Ukraine and a lot of us know someone from there. I skipped school today because the situation is quite hard to deal with. Lithuania also borders fellow NATO and European Union members Poland and Latvia. Romania has an embassy in Moscow and consulates-general in Rostov-on-Don and Saint Petersburg. Why did Russia invade Ukraine and what could happen next? Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. I am hopeful the West will respond to Russias aggression with unity, said Lzureanu. KYIV, Ukraine Ukraines president says his country has cut diplomatic ties with Russia after it was attacked. Why just sanctions? He said repeatedly he didnt believe Russian wanted to attack Ukraine. Its created a lot of uncertainty and some people are considering stocking up on food, at the same time many are level-headed and not massively panicking. Northern Bukovina and parts of Bessarabia that presently belong to Ukraine were lost by Romania in 1940 as a result of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. BRUSSELS NATOs secretary-general says Russia has launched war on Ukraine and shattered peace on the European continent. I have been coming to Romania since 1996, and have lived here since 2010. While some of NATOs 30 member countries are supplying arms, ammunition and other equipment to Ukraine, NATO as an organization is not. I am angry and frustrated about what is happening. Anyway, at the moment of writing this article, mask wearing is optional and I dont think it will every become mandatory unless things take a VERY bad turn to the worse. That was when we decided to make plans in case anything happens in Latvia. Moldova and Romania pledged on Wednesday to boost economic ties following Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, and Bucharest reiterated support for Chisinau's bid to join the European Union. I felt very anxious when I heard about the invasion. The entire boundary distance is 613.8 km including 292.2 km by rivers and 33 km by the Black Sea. Stoltenberg said that this is a deliberate, cold-blooded and long-planned invasion. And he charged that Russia is using force to try to rewrite history.. Hua did not describe Russias actions as an invasion or directly refer to the movement of Russian forces into Ukraine. I am afraid that Russia will invade Lithuania as well. There is no Russian Federation - Romanian border. Jens Stoltenberg called for a summit of NATO alliance leaders for Friday. Asked if Russia would be more offensive in 2022, Vasile Dincu stated: Russia is offensive. The Romania-Ukraine border is the state boundary between Romania and Ukraine. I admit I was wrong, Zeman said Thursday. Homelessness is not rampant and fortunately drug users are still in relatively low numbers or at least those who could roam the street and pose a threat. MOSCOW Security camera footage shows a line of Russian military vehicles crossing into Ukraine from Russian-annexed Crimea. There are indeed acts of violence, robberies (if you can call a robbery when the neighbor jumps over the fence and steals your chickens) and other similar problems, but most of them take place in the very poor, rural areas that you will probably never get to visit anyway. This affects Romania economically because the entire region is perceived by investors as having a higher risk of investment.. While Romania is not very heterogeneous country at least from a racial point of view more and more foreigners from all parts of the globe arrive in the country and generally enjoy life here and are treated as equals. While racism is present in Romania (as it is in other countries), Romanians are generally friendly people and wont judge and especially wont attack you based on race alone. One of the main elements of our initiatives is consciously formulated very clearly and does not allow any ambiguous interpretations, the Foreign Ministry said. There are no external threats for the country at the moment, and internally crime rates are low, while general safety is high in all areas. We know there are Romanians who work there, including in the oil area, in the gas area and we want to know if there is need to bring them back in this situation. 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This includes weapon usage or crimes related to firearms: the number of people who own guns is extremely small in Romania and actual gun violence close to zero. I repeat, the statements above are only valid for the moment of writing this article make sure to double check, as they could always change over night. Romania, in particular, made efforts after the [2016] NATO summit in Warsaw when more importance was given to the Baltic countries and Poland, while we did not have any contingency plans for the Black Sea, she told Al Jazeera. It will place us as average, not most dangerous. BEIJING Chinas Foreign Ministry is repeating calls for talks to resolve the worsening crisis in Ukraine, while refusing to criticize Russias actions and accusing the U.S. and its allies of worsening the crisis. Romania (/ r o m e n i / roh-MAY-nee-; Romanian: Romnia [r o m n i. a] ()) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe.It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, and the Black Sea to the southeast. This means that many of the world's biggest powers, like the US, the UK, Germany, France or Turkey (plus many others) would retaliate. A Rout for Russia's Tanks: A three-week fight near the town of Vuhledar in southern Ukraine produced the biggest tank battle of the war so far, and a stinging setback for the Russians. "At the moment, there is no danger that makes it necessary to take these pills," the Romanian health ministry underlined in a statement today. Iohannis said that Romania, a country of about 19.5 million people, is ready to deal with economic and humanitarian consequences that the conflict could generate. The mood in Poland I think is generally good no one is scared because I dont think anyone really believes that Russia will try to attack a Nato member state. My father is Ukrainian. There is a degradation of the regional security situation, said Popescu-Zamfir. . Romanian Business News - ACTMedia :: Services|About us|Contact| RSS. At this moment, we are ready to accommodate tens of thousands of people.. Its foreign ministry categorically denied the report. After not hearing from my cousin, for a day, we got a message telling us that the Russian army was not far away and they were ready to fight till the end against the invasion. We have inquired about the situation of the Romanians there. As both a target and vocal opponent of Russian ambitions, NATO's largest . Macron said Thursday that Russia must end its military operations immediately. He spoke by phone to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who demanded united European support for Ukraine, according to a statement from the French presidency. There are now concerns in Moldova that the neighboring conflict could trigger an influx of refugees. For those who are looking to travel to Romania, they should not worry at the moment, considering they are not visiting areas near war zones. He added that the NATO Treaty did not provide for "second-category member states for whom collective defense is to be applied selectively or within a limited scope. However, it is still looking for it from other allied countries. Countries closest to the conflict Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland are among those to have triggered rare consultations under Article 4 of NATOs founding treaty, which can be launched when the territorial integrity, political independence or security of any of the (NATO) parties is threatened., We have decided, in line with our defensive planning to protect all allies, to take additional steps to further strengthen deterrence and defense across the Alliance, the envoys said in a statement. Washington, which is engaged in high-level talks to forestall a possible invasion of Ukraine by the tens of thousands of Russian troops amassed near its borders, has dismissed Moscows demands as non-starters.. Spokesperson Hua Chunying told reporters Thursday that the Ukraine issue is complex in its historical background what we are seeing today is the interplay of complex factors., Hua said China still hopes that the parties concerned will not shut the door to peace and engage instead in dialogue and consultation and prevent the situation from further escalating,, Although China has not endorsed Russian President Vladimir Putins declaration of independence for Ukraines separatist areas or his decision to send Russian forces there, Hua said China called on parties to respect others' legitimate security concerns.. The United States was pressing its European allies to get combat ready. Address Jl. People are waiting for relatives and friends fleeing Ukraine at the Polish border. Brent crude oil jumped to over $100 per barrel Thursday on unease about possible disruption of Russian supplies. I think were all a bit nervous. It consists of both a ground and amarine periphery. Russia has stationed 100,000 troops near Ukraine. I want to start by talking about general issues and day to day living, ignoring any (kind of past) viruses for now or wars. Iohannis' office said the talks with Moldovan President Maia Sandu would aim to bring her country . Igor Dudkiewicz, 23, law student, Pozna, Poland. Though airlines determine the air spaces as per the advisory of management, nevertheless, one should be conscious of it. You should still practice normal precaution as everywhere in the world, but you can consider Romania safe. But it has been consumed by internal matters for years, shying away from eastern Europe and mostly restricted its foreign policy focus to the European Union and Nato. But even the once-roaming packs of 10 and more dogs are a thing of the past, with the few remaining on the streets being pretty much domesticated, well fed (by people who still dont take them in) and generally friendly. Another peculiarity of Romania is that gun violence is exceptionally rare [3] due to Romania having some of the strictest gun laws in the world.