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Several European countries denounce a violation of international law and are concerned about the Russian threat, while the fall of a drone injured two people in Romania.
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Vladimir Putin tries to reassure European countries after the fall of a drone in Romania. Russia “has never threatened and does not threaten European countries”, a déclaré le président russe. “Everything they do is only to continue the confrontation with Russia and justify exorbitant spending from the budgets of their states, by dipping into the pockets of taxpayers”affirmed Vladimir Putin during a press conference in Kazakhstan. Follow our live stream.
- Vladimir Poutine évasif. This is the first time since the start of the Russian offensive against Ukraine in February 2022 that one of these devices has hit civilian infrastructure in Romania, a NATO member. A falling drone injured two people in an apartment building in a town near the border with Ukraine on Friday. Vladimir Putin reacted at the end of the day on Friday: “No one can say until now what is the origin of this or that drone, as long as an assessment of this drone has not taken place”said the Russian president from Astana, Kazakhstan. He added that Ukrainian drones had already fallen in other countries.
- France condemns this “event”. “This new irresponsible escalation is carried out in flagrant violation of international law” et “shows again that the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine constitutes a threat to the security of the European Union and NATO as a whole”reacted the Quai d’Orsay. The Russian ambassador to France was summoned to the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs on Friday.
- Romania declares the Russian consul general persona non grata. Russia carries “full responsibility for this incident” unprecedented, Romanian President Nicusor Dan declared on Friday. “Response measures will not be long in coming,” replied the spokesperson for Russian diplomacy, Maria Zakharova.
- A new illustration of the “menace” what Russia represents for the whole of Europe, according to kyiv. Ukraine said Friday that the fall of a drone on a residential building in Romania was a new illustration of the “menace” what Russia represents for the whole of Europe. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expected sanctions “fortes” of the European Union against Moscow. NATO, for its part, denounced an escalation “irresponsible”.
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It’s 8 p.m., let’s take a look at today’s news:
• #UKRAINE Russia “has never threatened and does not threaten European countries”, a déclaré Vladimir Poutine, after several Europeans accused Moscow of being responsible for the fall of a drone on a building in Romania.• #MIDDLE EAST Iranian diplomacy affirmed “that no final agreement has yet been concluded with the United States”, while Donald Trump has said that he was getting ready to take his “final decision”.
• #WEATHER More than half of France experienced a monthly heat record in recent days, according to Météo-France. Eleven departments in the West and Ile-de-France are still on orange alert for the heatwave, while temperatures begin to drop. -
#UKRAINE Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that “Russia has never threatened and does not threaten European countries”after several Europeans accused Moscow of being responsible for the fall of a drone on a building in Romania. “Everything they do is only to continue the confrontation with Russia and justify exorbitant spending from their state budgets, dipping into the pockets of taxpayers,” said the Russian president.
(Alexander KAZAKOV / AFP)
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At 6 p.m., here is a new update on the news:
- #MIDDLE_EAST Will the United States finally reach an agreement with Iran? Donald Trump announces that he is preparing to take office “final decision”. Tehran says deal will depend on end of demands “excessive” de Washington. Follow our live stream.
- #WEATHER FORECAST More than half of France has experienced a monthly heat record in recent days, according to Météo-France. Eleven departments in the West and Ile-de-France are still on orange alert for the heatwave. Follow our live.
- #UKRAINE Romania declared the Russian consul general persona non grata after a drone crashed on a residential building in Galati, near the border with Ukraine, injuring two people.. “No one can say” si le drone était russe, a réagi Vladimir Poutine. Follow our live stream.
- #PATRICK_BRUEL Patrick Bruel, accused by several women of sexual assault, will not participate in the next edition of Les Enfoirésmanagement announced to Franceinfo, confirming information from Mediapart.
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#UKRAINE “No one can say” if the drone that crashed into a building in Romania was Russian, reacts Vladimir Putin.
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#UKRAINE Intrusions which are repeated on the territory of the European Union. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte assured Romania of “absolute solidarity” of the Atlantic Alliance, after the fall of a drone on a residential building in Galati, a large city in the south-east of Romania, on the border with Ukraine. A situation which reminds Europe of its vulnerabilities towards Moscowdecipher our journalists Fabien Jannic-Cherbonnel and Valentine Pasquesoone. -
#UKRAINE France also condemns “with the greatest firmness the unacceptable incursion of drones into Romanian airspace last night”. “This event demonstrates once again that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine poses a threat to the security of the European Union and NATO as a whole.”reiterates the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and ensures that the country “will continue its unwavering support for Ukraine”.
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#UKRAINE Any news of the friendly meeting between our minister and the Russian ambassador which was to be held at 9:45 this morning?
Alice Gallopingfranceinfo 0 seconds ago
Bonjour @PHL75the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has just provided us with information on this meeting which took place between the Russian ambassador and the director general of political affairs of the ministry. The latter emphasized that the “Unacceptable threats to civilians and the diplomatic corps once again demonstrate Russia’s disregard for international law and conventions.”
Alice Gallopingfranceinfo 0 seconds ago
Regarding the massive Russian strikes last weekend, “the director general expressed to the ambassador the completely unacceptable nature of these attacks, carried out in violation of international law, and the civilian losses which resulted from them”.
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It’s a little after 2 p.m., we go back to the news feed:
- #UKRAINE Romania has declared the Russian consul general persona non grata after a Russian drone crashed and injured two people in a collision with an apartment building in Galati, near the border with Ukraine.. Follow our live stream.
- #PATRICK_BRUEL Patrick Bruel, accused by several women of sexual assault, will not participate in the next edition of Les Enfoirésmanagement announced to Franceinfo, confirming information from Mediapart.
- #WEATHER FORECAST Eleven departments in the West and Ile-de-France are still on orange alert due to the heatwave this morning. It is, on the other hand, raised in Morbihan, Ille-et-Vilaine and Mayenne. Follow our live.
- #MIDDLE_EAST The United States and Iran have “a lot of progress” towards an agreement, but Donald Trump is not yet ready to approve it, declared the American vice-president, JD Vance. Follow our live stream.
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#UKRAINE Russia wearing “full responsibility for this incident” unprecedented near the border with Ukraine, “The Russian Consulate General in Constanta has been declared persona non grata and the Russian Consulate General in Constanta is closed”declared Romanian President Nicusor Dan in a speech.
Moscow immediately reacted and promised “response measures” imminent.
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#UKRAINE Romania declares the Russian consul general persona non grata after a drone fell on a residential building.
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