Romania destroys sea drone, EU slams 'escalating threats'
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that the naval drone carrying explosives which was destroyed by Romania near a Black Sea gas project is part of "an escalating campaign of threats."
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that the naval drone carrying explosives which was destroyed by Romania near a Black Sea gas project is part of "an escalating campaign of threats."
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Romania destroys sea drone, EU slams 'escalating threats'
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that the naval drone carrying explosives which was destroyed by Romania near a Black Sea gas project is part of "an escalating campaign of threats."
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