NATO Ally Charges Group with Treason over Pro-Russian 'Coup' Plot
Romania has charged six men with links to Russia with treason for plotting a coup, prosecutors in the NATO ally said, accusing them of conspiring "to undermine the sovereignty and independence of the Romanian state.
Romania detains 6 on suspicion of plotting a coup in collusion with Russia
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Six people suspected of colluding with Russia to plot a coup against the Romanian government have been detained, according to police in the European Union and NATO-member country.
Romania Detains Six People for Treason in Russia-Linked Probe
Romanian prosecutors detained six people suspected of allegedly plotting to overthrow the government and withdraw the Black Sea nation from NATO with Russia’s help.
Romania detains suspects in Russia-linked treason case, 101-year-old retired general's house raided
Romania detained six people on charges of trying to overthrow the state with Russia's help, prosecutors said on Thursday, and a 101-year-old former army major general said his home had been raided as part of the investigation.
Romania arrests six over ‘Vlad the Impaler’ pro-Russia treason plot
Retired general aged 101 among those detained for plotting to overthrow Bucharest government with help of Moscow
Alleged Russian interference leaves Romanian presidential election in turmoil
Romania’s presidential election is in turmoil after the first round was annulled because of alleged Russian interference. A new election is set for May, and the stakes for democracy remain high. Eastern European Bureau Chief Myroslava Gongadze reports from Romania.
Romania detains six people on allegations of Russia-linked plot
BUCHAREST (Reuters) -Romanian prosecutors said on Thursday they had detained six people on charges of trying to overthrow the state with the help of Russia, marking a dramatic escalation of tensions between Bucharest and Moscow.
Romania detains six over alleged Russian-backed far-right coup plot
By Iulian Ernst in Bucharest Romanian prosecutors from the Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) announced on March 5 the detention of six individuals accused of forming a military-style organisation aimed at overthrowing the constitutional order.
Bucharest is losing its shores: "Moscow's agents were preparing a coup d'etat and withdrawal from NATO"
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Romania expels two military officials attached to Russian embassy for breaching diplomatic rules
Romania has expelled two military diplomats from the Russian embassy in Bucharest as tensions sour between Moscow and the European Union and NATO-member country ...
Romania Opens Criminal Case Against Ultranationalist Politician
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Romania's budget cuts spark backlash ahead of sensitive election
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“Security, Europe!”: Poland's Rise as NATO's Defense Spending Leader
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