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Romania's interim President Ilie Bolojan gestures during a press conference at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest.

Video. Defence is no longer free, Romania's interim president tells Euronews

Updated: 14/05/2025 - 13:34 GMT+2

In an Euronews Romania interview ahead of a crucial presidential election on Sunday, Ilie Bolojan warned that the scale of the hybrid threat from Russia will demand increased spending to keep his country safe.

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