Romanian president calls alleged Russian sabotage plot a ‘grave violation’ of NATO member’s security
- On Tuesday, Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Russia's ambassador in Bucharest to protest an "act of sabotage," presenting evidence from investigations. The ministry underscored the unacceptable nature of these actions and their gravity for national security.
- Romania's anti-organized crime agency, DIICOT, identified a Russia-coordinated "sabotage network" linked to the Sept. 14 fire in Brasov County. Two suspects were arrested in Germany while "preparing to commit similar acts," with a third warrant issued in Poland.
- The Romanian Intelligence Service alleged the "network's missions were not limited to Romania" and targeted state-owned arms manufacturing facilities. Investigations this year uncovered attempts against international military facilities and sites for training Ukrainian armed forces.
- Romanian President Nicusor Dan called the alleged plot a "grave violation" of NATO member sovereignty and security. He condemned the Russian Federation's involvement, linking the incident to a broader "hybrid war" aimed at weakening European democracies.
- President Dan blamed Russia for attacks on civilian maritime transport in the Black Sea in recent weeks, which left at least 3 people dead. These events have raised fears of escalation in the war against Ukraine.
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As early as September, the two suspects were said to have carried out an attack on a Romanian armaments company.
For a few days now, two Belarusians have been under arrest in Bavaria. They are accused of acting as agents for sabotage purposes. They are said to have planned to set fire near a railway line or power line. Romanian authorities are also investigating the duo and suspect the client in Moscow.
In Germany, two Belarusian men have been arrested who allegedly planned sabotage actions on behalf of Russia. This is reported by the German weekly magazine Der Spiegel, citing security sources. The men are also suspected of arson in Romania.
Two Belarusians are said to have planned attacks on railway and electricity infrastructure in the Nuremberg area. Now they have been arrested in Bavaria.
They are said to have set fire to a Romanian armaments company on behalf of Russia, now the police have arrested two suspects according to SPIEGEL information. They have also planned similar sabotage attacks in Germany.
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