Romania plans to send 20 officers to support Ukraine, but presidential administration denies claims Romania is being drawn into the war
The personnel are expected to join the Operational Command for the Multinational Force in Support of Ukraine. The command is based “thousands of kilometers from the front line.”
Romania has refuted reports suggesting the nation intends to deploy 20 officers to Ukraine, describing such claims as "alarmist manipulation." The presidential administration announced that up to 20 officers could join the multinational support force, headquartered in France and the United Kingdom. Russia's conflict with Ukraine is impacting Black Sea region countries, including Romania, prompting the country to safeguard its citizens, as the presidential administration emphasized on September 9th.
Romania is enhancing its defense measures amid Russia's incursions into its airspace via drones. The administration emphasized that the primary objective is to protect and defend Romanian citizens, and participation in international formats aimed at achieving this goal is crucial. These formats, such as the Coalition of the Willing for Ukraine, provide political and legal guarantees for Ukraine post-ceasefire.
The Operational Command for the Multinational Force in Support of Ukraine, active since 2025, is another example, and Romania intends to become part of it. President Ilie Bolojan requested parliamentary approval for up to 20 military personnel to support this initiative, working at the headquarters and subordinate command structures.
Bucharest clarified that these military personnel will not engage in combat operations on Ukrainian soil and that Romania will not send combat troops to Ukraine. Romania has consistently supported Ukraine since the onset of the full-scale invasion, acting as a potential transit hub for Western peacekeeping forces, as Bolojan stated last year.
Supporting Ukraine is vital for Romanian security, he warned, recalling that uninterrupted Russian aggression could make Ukraine the initial target if current trends persist. In December of the same year, Romania contributed €50 million to Ukraine's defense via the US-led PURL initiative, facilitating the acquisition of US weaponry for Ukraine, with allies funding the initiative while NATO manages logistics.
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