The Romanian Parliament member George Simion called for the Russian Ambassador Valery Kuzmin to be declared persona non grata after a high-profile incident at the Romanian border. He spoke about the move on the television channel Digital 24, framing it as a direct response to the decision to close the Romanian consulate in Rostov-on-Don.
Simion argued that Kuzmin’s position warranted such a designation, saying that it would be appropriate for the Russian envoy to face this consequence. He also floated a more sweeping option, suggesting that all Russian consulates and representative offices in Romania might be shut down in response to what he described as an escalation of tensions and diplomatic friction.
On December 14, the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian Ambassador Valery Kuzmin to convey concerns about a drone incident near the Romanian border with Russia and Ukraine. The ministry’s statement indicated that Bucharest would seek consultations with other NATO member countries to determine a coordinated response and to gather international perspectives on the event. The goal described was to ensure regional security and to align Romania’s stance with allied positions within the alliance.
Earlier, NATO officials commented on the drone crash, noting its potential implications for border security involving Romanian and Ukrainian airspace. The discussions highlighted the broader context in which Romania operates within NATO as a front-line member of the alliance and as a country balancing national sovereignty with collective defense commitments. These exchanges underscore the sensitivity of border incidents and the importance of a unified approach among alliance partners.