The Latest Breaking News from Klaus Iohannis

Romania to keep supplying power to Moldova, interconnections a problem -president

Romania is willing to continue supplying neighbouring Moldova with electricity as Russian shelling in Ukraine hits its energy supply, but insufficient interconnections are a challenge, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Thursday.

Reuters · Nov 24, 2022

Romanian defence minister resigns, pressured after Ukraine comment

Romanian Defence Minister Vasile Dincu resigned on Monday, saying he could not collaborate with the country's president, amid pressure weeks after he said Ukraine's only chance to end the war was to negotiate with Russia.

Reuters · Oct 24, 2022

Trump a narcissist and a ‘dick’, ex-ambassador Sondland says in new book

Ex-EU envoy Gordon Sondland derides Democrats and Pompeo, and recalls fallout from testifying in Trump’s first impeachment

The Guardian - US · Oct 13, 2022

EU backs Ukraine's membership bid to 'live the European dream'

The European Union gave its blessing on Friday for Ukraine and its neighbour Moldova to become candidates to join the bloc, reaching out deep into the former Soviet Union for what would be a major geopolitical shift following Russia's Ukraine invasion.

Reuters · Jun 17, 2022

Ready for the EU? Leaders in Kyiv pledge arms, candidate status for Ukraine

What does EU candidate status for Ukraine really mean, and what have Europe's leaders really offered Volodymyr Zelensky? In the end, it was more just than a photo op. On a visit to Kyiv, Emmanuel Macron, Olaf Scholz, Mario Draghi and Klaus Iohannis backed the idea of Ukraine joining the…

France 24 · Jun 16, 2022

France, Germany, Italy and Romania back Ukraine's bid to join EU

French president Emmanuel Macron on Thursday pledged his support for Ukraine's campaign to join the European Union. His backing came during a visit to the country with the leaders of Germany, Romania and Italy.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 16, 2022

Macron hints of Ukraine visit to carry 'message of support'

French President Emmanuel Macron has suggested that he would soon go to Kyiv to meet with Ukraine's leader

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022

NATO's eastern nations want better protection from alliance

Nine NATO nations on the alliance’s eastern flank have held talks in Romania ahead of a key NATO summit later this month

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

In Romania, NATO chief visits air base hosting US troops

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has paid an official visit to Romania

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

Romania is ready to host increased NATO troops if needed, president says

Romania is in talks with the United States and France over ways to enhance their troop count in the country and was ready to host an increased NATO military presence, President Klaus Iohannis said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jan 26, 2022