On 2 June 2026, the UK Chargé d’Affaires and Deputy Ambassador James Ford delivered a statement at the OSCE in Vienna condemning a Russian armed drone strike that struck a residential building in Galaţi, Romania, injuring civilians. Ford said the attack violated Romania’s sovereignty, breached NATO airspace, and contravened the Helsinki Final Act. He linked the incident to Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine, noting that the conflict is a breach of OSCE principles and poses a danger to Euro‑Atlantic security. The UK reaffirmed its support for Romania and Ukraine, and its contribution to Enhanced Air Policing on NATO’s eastern flank. Ford called on Russia to confirm the incident, explain measures taken to avoid future violations, and to end its aggression in Ukraine. He urged Russia to agree to a ceasefire and engage in peace negotiations.
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