The head of the Romanian Presidential Chancellery and former foreign minister, stated that during the U.S.-Russia negotiations in Riyadh, the Russian delegation requested a new division of spheres of influence and the withdrawal of the United States of American form the Eastern Europe.
For now, the Romanian official has declared that the United States of America has not formulated an response, but at the same time stated that Romania at this time has no guarantees.
As the official declared: „The situation can change by the hour or by the day. They didn`t succeed in convincing the Americans. The U.S. delegation attended this meeting to send a signal that Russia must demonstrate a willingness to engage in resolving the crisis. The discussions were pragmatic and transactional, with responsibilities shared between Europeans and Americans concerning the Ukraine crisis.”
Regarding the European Union, the Romanian Official stated that the French President, Emmanuel Macron, had an extremely interesting discussion with President Ilie Bolojan, which included a very positive discussion, and in which the French President made a series of public commitments.
Regarding the European security talks, he mentioned that military guarantees for Ukraine are under discussion about:
- Exceptional security guarantees for Ukraine;
- The positioning of a European Army.
Will Romania have to chose between the United States of American and the European Union?
When asked whether Romania will have to choose between the EU and the USA, the Romanian Official firmly rejected the notion:
„I want to be clear – absolutely not. Sure, there will be nuances that may create short-term difficulties, but the situation will not arise”.
„Given our strategic position, it`s crucial that our partners – some of whom are across the ocean – understand our interests. If Romania is not supported, the situation could become even more complicated for Washington in the face of Russian expansion.”
Romanian Stance regarding the situation in Ukraine
Romania`s positions remains consistent in supporting a joint European and Euro-Atlantic strategy that will support the military efforts sustained by Ukraine. But as International Affaires go, Ukraine has the last say in its own fate and regarding the negotiations taking place.
