NATO-member Romania labels Russia ‘persona non grata’ after attack Romania has declared the Russian Consul General in Constanta persona non grata and will close the consulate following a drone attack that injured a mother and child in Galati. President Nicusor Dan stated that Russia bears full responsibility for the incident, deeming it a consequence of Russia’s war in Ukraine and its disregard for international law. Dan also informed NATO and EU allies of the situation and requested additional anti-drone defense systems.

• 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’.