U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

Handout photo dated July 24, 2024 shows a US Air Force crew stand in front of their B-52H strategic bomber in Romania. On July 21, 2024, two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Bomb Wing, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, landed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase in Romania as part of Bomber Task Force 24-4. During their flight over the Barents Sea, the B-52s, operating in international airspace in compliance with international law, were intercepted by two Russian aircraft around 8 a.m. Central European Time. Despite the interception, the B-52s maintained their flight path and continued their mission as planned, including integration exercises with NATO fighter jets, before landing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

Handout photo dated July 25, 2024 shows US B-52H bomber aircraft on the ground in Romania. On July 21, 2024, two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Bomb Wing, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, landed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase in Romania as part of Bomber Task Force 24-4. During their flight over the Barents Sea, the B-52s, operating in international airspace in compliance with international law, were intercepted by two Russian aircraft around 8 a.m. Central European Time. Despite the interception, the B-52s maintained their flight path and continued their mission as planned, including integration exercises with NATO fighter jets, before landing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

Handout file photo dated July 10, 2010 shows U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Barksdale AFB, La., flies a mission in the pacific Ocean. On July 21, 2024, two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Bomb Wing, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, landed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase in Romania as part of Bomber Task Force 24-4. During their flight over the Barents Sea, the B-52s, operating in international airspace in compliance with international law, were intercepted by two Russian aircraft around 8 a.m. Central European Time. Despite the interception, the B-52s maintained their flight path and continued their mission as planned, including integration exercises with NATO fighter jets, before landing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey via ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

Handout photo dated July 25, 2024 shows a ground crew perform maintenance on a US B-52H bomber aircraft deployed in Romania. On July 21, 2024, two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Bomb Wing, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, landed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase in Romania as part of Bomber Task Force 24-4. During their flight over the Barents Sea, the B-52s, operating in international airspace in compliance with international law, were intercepted by two Russian aircraft around 8 a.m. Central European Time. Despite the interception, the B-52s maintained their flight path and continued their mission as planned, including integration exercises with NATO fighter jets, before landing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

Handout photo dated July 24, 2024 shows a US Air Force crew stand in front of their B-52H strategic bomber in Romania. On July 21, 2024, two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Bomb Wing, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, landed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase in Romania as part of Bomber Task Force 24-4. During their flight over the Barents Sea, the B-52s, operating in international airspace in compliance with international law, were intercepted by two Russian aircraft around 8 a.m. Central European Time. Despite the interception, the B-52s maintained their flight path and continued their mission as planned, including integration exercises with NATO fighter jets, before landing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

Handout photo dated July 25, 2024 shows a US B-52H bomber aircraft on the ground at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania. On July 21, 2024, two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Bomb Wing, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, landed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase in Romania as part of Bomber Task Force 24-4. During their flight over the Barents Sea, the B-52s, operating in international airspace in compliance with international law, were intercepted by two Russian aircraft around 8 a.m. Central European Time. Despite the interception, the B-52s maintained their flight path and continued their mission as planned, including integration exercises with NATO fighter jets, before landing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

Handout photo dated July 25, 2024 shows a US B-52H bomber aircraft prepares to take off from Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania. On July 21, 2024, two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Bomb Wing, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, landed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase in Romania as part of Bomber Task Force 24-4. During their flight over the Barents Sea, the B-52s, operating in international airspace in compliance with international law, were intercepted by two Russian aircraft around 8 a.m. Central European Time. Despite the interception, the B-52s maintained their flight path and continued their mission as planned, including integration exercises with NATO fighter jets, before landing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

Handout file photo dated February 20, 2019 shows a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress makes a flyover at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, India. On July 21, 2024, two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Bomb Wing, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, landed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase in Romania as part of Bomber Task Force 24-4. During their flight over the Barents Sea, the B-52s, operating in international airspace in compliance with international law, were intercepted by two Russian aircraft around 8 a.m. Central European Time. Despite the interception, the B-52s maintained their flight path and continued their mission as planned, including integration exercises with NATO fighter jets, before landing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres via ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

Handout file photo dated February 22, 2011 shows a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortess has just been refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker. On July 21, 2024, two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Bomb Wing, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, landed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase in Romania as part of Bomber Task Force 24-4. During their flight over the Barents Sea, the B-52s, operating in international airspace in compliance with international law, were intercepted by two Russian aircraft around 8 a.m. Central European Time. Despite the interception, the B-52s maintained their flight path and continued their mission as planned, including integration exercises with NATO fighter jets, before landing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angelita M. Lawrence via ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

Handout file photo dated April 20, 11 shows U.S. Air Force aircrew assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron Minot Air Force Base N.D., pre-flight their B-52 Stratofortress aircraft before an 8hr sortie going over bomb dropping sequences and air refueling. On July 21, 2024, two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Bomb Wing, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, landed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase in Romania as part of Bomber Task Force 24-4. During their flight over the Barents Sea, the B-52s, operating in international airspace in compliance with international law, were intercepted by two Russian aircraft around 8 a.m. Central European Time. Despite the interception, the B-52s maintained their flight path and continued their mission as planned, including integration exercises with NATO fighter jets, before landing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andy M. Kin via ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

Handout file photo dated June 16, 2016 shows a U.S Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, takes flight June 16, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. On July 21, 2024, two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Bomb Wing, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, landed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase in Romania as part of Bomber Task Force 24-4. During their flight over the Barents Sea, the B-52s, operating in international airspace in compliance with international law, were intercepted by two Russian aircraft around 8 a.m. Central European Time. Despite the interception, the B-52s maintained their flight path and continued their mission as planned, including integration exercises with NATO fighter jets, before landing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson via ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

Handout photo dated April 9, 2016 shows a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., arrived at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. On July 21, 2024, two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Bomb Wing, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, landed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase in Romania as part of Bomber Task Force 24-4. During their flight over the Barents Sea, the B-52s, operating in international airspace in compliance with international law, were intercepted by two Russian aircraft around 8 a.m. Central European Time. Despite the interception, the B-52s maintained their flight path and continued their mission as planned, including integration exercises with NATO fighter jets, before landing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base. U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb via ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

Handout file photo dated January 10, 2016 shows a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, conducted a low-level flight in the vicinity of Osan Air Base, South Korea. On July 21, 2024, two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Bomb Wing, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, landed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase in Romania as part of Bomber Task Force 24-4. During their flight over the Barents Sea, the B-52s, operating in international airspace in compliance with international law, were intercepted by two Russian aircraft around 8 a.m. Central European Time. Despite the interception, the B-52s maintained their flight path and continued their mission as planned, including integration exercises with NATO fighter jets, before landing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base. U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton via ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

Handout photo dated July 25, 2024 shows a US B-52H bomber aircraft prepares to take off from Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania, as mechanics perform pre-flight checks. On July 21, 2024, two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Bomb Wing, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, landed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase in Romania as part of Bomber Task Force 24-4. During their flight over the Barents Sea, the B-52s, operating in international airspace in compliance with international law, were intercepted by two Russian aircraft around 8 a.m. Central European Time. Despite the interception, the B-52s maintained their flight path and continued their mission as planned, including integration exercises with NATO fighter jets, before landing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

Handout file photo dated May 1, 2013 shows the X-51A WaveRider, attached to the inner wing of a B-52 Spirit, flew its fourth and final mission May 1, 2013, over the Point Mugu Naval Air Warfare Center Sea Range, CA, USA. On July 21, 2024, two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Bomb Wing, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, landed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase in Romania as part of Bomber Task Force 24-4. During their flight over the Barents Sea, the B-52s, operating in international airspace in compliance with international law, were intercepted by two Russian aircraft around 8 a.m. Central European Time. Despite the interception, the B-52s maintained their flight path and continued their mission as planned, including integration exercises with NATO fighter jets, before landing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base. U.S. Air Force photo by Bobbi Zapka via ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

U.S. Deploys Two B-52H Stratofortress To Romania

Handout photo dated July 25, 2024 shows a US B-52H recieves preflight checks by mechanics at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania. On July 21, 2024, two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the U.S. Air Force’s 2nd Bomb Wing, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, landed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase in Romania as part of Bomber Task Force 24-4. During their flight over the Barents Sea, the B-52s, operating in international airspace in compliance with international law, were intercepted by two Russian aircraft around 8 a.m. Central European Time. Despite the interception, the B-52s maintained their flight path and continued their mission as planned, including integration exercises with NATO fighter jets, before landing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

Nato Conducts Air And Missile Defence Exercise On Eastern Flank

Nato Conducts Air And Missile Defence Exercise On Eastern Flank

Handout photo shows Eurofighter from the UK Royal Air Force prepares for take-off at the Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania, June 13, 2024. Aircrews and ground forces from 20 Nato countries have taken part in an integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) exercise called Ramstein Legacy. Personnel from across the alliance headed to Romania and Bulgaria to participate in the exercise. Ramstein Legacy is Nato's leading IAMD drill and allows member countries to test their command and control, airborne early warning and air defence system weapon-firing capabilities. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

Nato Conducts Air And Missile Defence Exercise On Eastern Flank

Nato Conducts Air And Missile Defence Exercise On Eastern Flank

Handout photo shows Eurofighter from the UK Royal Air Force flies above the Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania, June 13, 2024. Aircrews and ground forces from 20 Nato countries have taken part in an integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) exercise called Ramstein Legacy. Personnel from across the alliance headed to Romania and Bulgaria to participate in the exercise. Ramstein Legacy is Nato's leading IAMD drill and allows member countries to test their command and control, airborne early warning and air defence system weapon-firing capabilities. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

Nato Conducts Air And Missile Defence Exercise On Eastern Flank

Nato Conducts Air And Missile Defence Exercise On Eastern Flank

Handout photo shows F/A-18 from the Finnish Air Force and Eurofighters from the UK Royal Air Force sit on the tarmac at the Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania, June 13, 2024. Aircrews and ground forces from 20 Nato countries have taken part in an integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) exercise called Ramstein Legacy. Personnel from across the alliance headed to Romania and Bulgaria to participate in the exercise. Ramstein Legacy is Nato's leading IAMD drill and allows member countries to test their command and control, airborne early warning and air defence system weapon-firing capabilities. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

Nato Conducts Air And Missile Defence Exercise On Eastern Flank

Nato Conducts Air And Missile Defence Exercise On Eastern Flank

Handout photo shows F/A-18 from the Finnish Air Force sits on the tarmac at the Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania, June 13, 2024. Aircrews and ground forces from 20 Nato countries have taken part in an integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) exercise called Ramstein Legacy. Personnel from across the alliance headed to Romania and Bulgaria to participate in the exercise. Ramstein Legacy is Nato's leading IAMD drill and allows member countries to test their command and control, airborne early warning and air defence system weapon-firing capabilities. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

Nato Conducts Air And Missile Defence Exercise On Eastern Flank

Nato Conducts Air And Missile Defence Exercise On Eastern Flank

Handout photo shows F/A-18 from the Finnish Air Force prepares for take-off at the Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania, June 13, 2024. Aircrews and ground forces from 20 Nato countries have taken part in an integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) exercise called Ramstein Legacy. Personnel from across the alliance headed to Romania and Bulgaria to participate in the exercise. Ramstein Legacy is Nato's leading IAMD drill and allows member countries to test their command and control, airborne early warning and air defence system weapon-firing capabilities. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

Nato Conducts Air And Missile Defence Exercise On Eastern Flank

Nato Conducts Air And Missile Defence Exercise On Eastern Flank

Handout photo shows F/A-18 from the Finnish Air Force prepares for take-off at the Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania, June 13, 2024. Aircrews and ground forces from 20 Nato countries have taken part in an integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) exercise called Ramstein Legacy. Personnel from across the alliance headed to Romania and Bulgaria to participate in the exercise. Ramstein Legacy is Nato's leading IAMD drill and allows member countries to test their command and control, airborne early warning and air defence system weapon-firing capabilities. Photo by Nato via ABACAPRESS.COM

Negotiations needed to bring ceasefire in Ukraine: France's Macron

STORY: Negotiations needed to bring ceasefire in Ukraine: France's Macron DATELINE: June 16, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:35 LOCATION: Bucharest CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of the joint press conference STORYLINE: The Ukrainian president will have to negotiate with Russia, and the Europeans will also be present at the negotiating table, bringing security guarantees, visiting French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday at a NATO base in southeastern Romania. "We want to build peace, which means that at some point the fire must stop and the talks must resume," Macron told a joint press conference with his Romanian counterpart Klaus Iohannis after their talks at the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base. Macron emphasized that France had taken steps to prevent the conflict. According to him, France will continue to support Ukraine to defend itself, to help it economically, financially, and in terms of the humanitarian plan. Iohannis, for his part, expressed thanks for the French military's presence

ROMANIA-CONSTANTA-FRENCH PRESIDENT-JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE

ROMANIA-CONSTANTA-FRENCH PRESIDENT-JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE

(220615) -- CONSTANTA, June 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron addresses a joint press conference with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis (not in photo) at the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base near Constanta, Romania, June 15, 2022. TO GO WITH "Negotiations needed to bring ceasefire in Ukraine: France's Macron" (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

ROMANIA-CONSTANTA-FRENCH PRESIDENT-JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE

ROMANIA-CONSTANTA-FRENCH PRESIDENT-JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE

(220615) -- CONSTANTA, June 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron (L) addresses a joint press conference with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis at the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base near Constanta, Romania, June 15, 2022. TO GO WITH "Negotiations needed to bring ceasefire in Ukraine: France's Macron" (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

ROMANIA-CONSTANTA-FRENCH PRESIDENT-JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE

ROMANIA-CONSTANTA-FRENCH PRESIDENT-JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE

(220615) -- CONSTANTA, June 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron addresses a joint press conference with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis (not in photo) at the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base near Constanta, Romania, June 15, 2022. TO GO WITH "Negotiations needed to bring ceasefire in Ukraine: France's Macron" (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

ROMANIA-CONSTANTA-FRENCH PRESIDENT-JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE

ROMANIA-CONSTANTA-FRENCH PRESIDENT-JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE

(220615) -- CONSTANTA, June 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron (L) addresses a joint press conference with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis at the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base near Constanta, Romania, June 15, 2022. TO GO WITH "Negotiations needed to bring ceasefire in Ukraine: France's Macron" (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

ROMANIA-CONSTANTA-FRENCH PRESIDENT-JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE

ROMANIA-CONSTANTA-FRENCH PRESIDENT-JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE

(220615) -- CONSTANTA, June 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron (L) shakes hand with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis at the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base near Constanta, Romania, June 15, 2022. TO GO WITH "Negotiations needed to bring ceasefire in Ukraine: France's Macron" (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

ROMANIA-FRANCE-DEFENCE MINISTER-MILITARY AIRBASE-VISIT

ROMANIA-FRANCE-DEFENCE MINISTER-MILITARY AIRBASE-VISIT

(220307) -- BUCHAREST, March 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Romanian President Klaus Iohannis (C), Romanian Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca (L) and French Defence Minister Florence Parly attend a ceremony at the military airbase of Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania, March 6, 2022. (Photo by Cristel/Xinhua)

ROMANIA-FRANCE-DEFENCE MINISTER-MILITARY AIRBASE-VISIT

ROMANIA-FRANCE-DEFENCE MINISTER-MILITARY AIRBASE-VISIT

(220307) -- BUCHAREST, March 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- French soldiers are seen at the military airbase of Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania, March 6, 2022. (Photo by Cristel/Xinhua)

ROMANIA-BUCHAREST-MILITARY AIRCRAFT-CRASH-DEATH TOLL

ROMANIA-BUCHAREST-MILITARY AIRCRAFT-CRASH-DEATH TOLL

(220303) -- BUCHAREST, March 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Feb. 11, 2022 shows an IAR 330 Puma helicopter at Mihail Kogalniceanu air base in Romania. Seven bodies were found in a helicopter crashed on Wednesday night in Romania while searching for a fighter jet, bringing the double-crash death toll by two more than previously announced. The IAR 330 Puma helicopter took off around 20:21, in a search and rescue mission for the MiG 21 Lancer jet. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)