Romanian president discusses drone warnings, Black Sea security with Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv

16 July 2026 Romanian president Nicușor Dan said he discussed maritime security, early warning mechanisms for drone incidents, and cross-border connectivity with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky during a bilateral meeting in Kyiv on Wednesday, July 15. The talks took place on the sidelines of the fifth Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit. During the talks, the two leaders reaffirmed Romania's support for Ukraine's and the Republic of Moldova's European integration. “During our conversation, we discussed our cross-border connectivity and energy security projects, as well as maritime security and the need for coordination on prevention and early warning mechanisms in the event of drone incidents," Dan said in a Facebook post. Moreover, while speaking to reporters, the president said he also r