Romania’s defence strategy cites need to secure Black Sea infra amid Russian threats

"Boosting cooperation with Turkey and Bulgaria, as allied states, but also with other (Black Sea countries), is important in this context."

The strategy, which will be up for public debate for roughly two weeks before being sent to parliament for approval, says the country’s strategic partnership with the United States is of "overwhelming importance,"

Washington has recently announced it will no longer rotate a part of its troops to Romania, and Dan said the country was in talks with other NATO allies about potentially replacing them.