Romanian Foreign Minister Luminița Odobescu stated at the World Economic Forum in Davos that Russia must suffer a strategic defeat in Ukraine, warning that Russia jeopardizes the security of all Europe. She called for tougher sanctions against Russia and those responsible for war crimes, while affirming Romania's continued support for Ukraine.
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Russia must suffer a strategic defeat in Ukraine
By attacking Ukraine, Russia has jeopardized the security of the whole of Europe
Russian drones fell on Romanian territory during the war in Ukraine
Russia occupied Crimea in 2014
Russia is returning revisionism to international relations and violently challenging the post-World War II international order
Romania will continue to support Ukraine as long as necessary
Romania calls for tougher sanctions against Russia and those responsible for war crimes including the crime of aggression
Russian victory would not bode well for Europe
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