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Putin Blames Romania for Ukraine Conflict; Romania Defends NATO

5/7/2025

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In a gripping state TV documentary, Russian President Vladimir Putin charged Romania with intensifying the Ukraine conflict, blaming the presence of American bases in Romania and Bulgaria. Romania's Foreign Ministry swiftly defended its NATO membership as a sovereign choice, asserting that the true danger lies in Russia's unprovoked aggression and relentless disinformation efforts.

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In a gripping state TV documentary, Russian President Vladimir Putin charged Romania with intensifying the Ukraine conflict, blaming the presence of American bases in Romania and Bulgaria. Romania's Foreign Ministry swiftly defended its NATO membership as a sovereign choice, asserting that the true danger lies in Russia's unprovoked aggression and relentless disinformation efforts.