Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, following discussions with U.S. President Joe Biden, expressed openness to providing Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system. This stance was announced after a meeting at the White House where both leaders discussed international security, economic issues, and support for Ukraine. Iohannis highlighted the condition that Romania would need appropriate compensation to ensure it does not compromise its own air defense capabilities. Additionally, Iohannis announced his withdrawal from the race for the presidency of NATO.
The decisions the U.S. and our partners make now will determine the course of our future for decades to come. This week, I welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and Romanian President Iohannis to the White House to write a future of closer coordination and stability.
🇺🇸 Bucharest will consider the delivery of air defense systems to Kiev, but it cannot do so unless it receives appropriate compensation, because it is unacceptable for Romania to remain without anti-aircraft defense, said Romanian President Klaus Iohannis after a conversation… https://t.co/7hPSYtPmcA
President Joe Biden hosted Klaus Iohannis, the president of Romania, on Tuesday at the White House, with the two leaders celebrating their joint cooperation on issues including international security, the economy and continued support for Ukraine. https://t.co/eLTKBAGmLw
Following a conversation with Biden, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced that he was withdrawing from the race for the presidency of NATO and was ready to discuss the supply of an air defense battery to Ukraine https://t.co/zs7gaUA0Hc
ROMANIAN PRESIDENT SAYS OPEN TO DISCUSSING GIVING PATRIOT SYSTEM TO UKRAINE FOLLOWING TALKS WITH U.S. PRESIDENT BIDEN