{"id":1390459,"date":"2026-06-17T19:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/?p=1390459"},"modified":"2026-06-17T16:39:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T13:39:08","slug":"syrskyi-romanian-counterpart-discuss-black-sea-security-and-challenges-posed-by-russian-aggression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/en\/syrskyi-romanian-counterpart-discuss-black-sea-security-and-challenges-posed-by-russian-aggression\/","title":{"rendered":"Syrskyi, Romanian counterpart discuss Black Sea security and challenges posed by Russian aggression"},"content":{"rendered":"

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held a phone conversation with Romania\u2019s Chief of Defence Staff, General Gheorghi\u021b\u0103 Vlad, to discuss security in the Black Sea region and coordination in response to threats stemming from Russia\u2019s ongoing aggression against Ukraine.<\/p>\n

According to Syrskyi<\/a>, the two military leaders focused on monitoring the regional security environment, exchanging information, and strengthening cooperation between their armed forces,\u00a0UATV English<\/a>\u00a0reports.<\/p>\n

They stressed the importance of maintaining constant dialogue and coordination to ensure a timely response to threats in the Black Sea region.<\/p>\n

Syrskyi also briefed his Romanian counterpart on the current operational situation on the front line.<\/p>\n

He noted that Ukraine\u2019s Defense Forces continue to effectively employ deep-strike and medium-range strike capabilities to reduce Russia\u2019s offensive potential, including its ability to launch large-scale missile and air attacks against Ukraine.<\/p>\n

At the same time, Syrskyi warned that Russia continues to conduct aerial strikes close to the borders of NATO member states, deliberately creating additional risks to regional security.<\/p>\n

As an example, he cited an incident in which a Russian attack drone struck a ten-story residential building in the Romanian city of Gala\u021bi, describing it as further evidence of the Kremlin\u2019s disregard for international law and civilian safety.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese actions demonstrate Russia\u2019s readiness to continue destabilizing the security situation in the region,\u201d Syrskyi said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Ukrainian commander also highlighted Romania\u2019s military assistance to Ukraine, including contributions to the PURL and SAFE programs, and thanked General Vlad, the Romanian government, and the Romanian people for their steadfast support.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnly through joint efforts will we be able to effectively counter threats and ensure security in Ukraine and Europe,\u201d Syrskyi said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The conversation came amid continued efforts by Ukraine and its allies to strengthen security cooperation in the Black Sea region as Russia intensifies its missile and drone attacks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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