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Eric Sorensen

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  • Aug 30

    Nicușor Dan meets US congressional defense delegation at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base

    Romanian President Nicușor Dan and Defense Minister Radu Miruță met with US House Armed Services Committee leaders on 30 August 2026 to discuss Black Sea defense, critical minerals, and military cooperation.

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