Romanian prosecutors said on Thursday that They detained six persons accused of attempting a coup d’état with the help of Russia. On Wednesday Bucharest ordered the expulsion of two high -ranking Russian diplomats, TASR reports based on Reuters report.
“Since 2023, five of the accused along with one suspect They created an organized criminal group to disrupt the sovereignty and independence of the Romanian state by political weakening of the country’s defenses, “ It was stated in a statement by the Romanian unit for the prosecution of organized crime (Diicot).
“Members of the criminal group have repeatedly contacted foreign power agents who were in Romania and in the Russian Federation,” She added Diicot. She did not disclose the names of the suspects.
Prosecutors said The group sought negotiations with external forces on the possible performance of Romania from NATO. According to Bucharest, the aim was to establish a new government, to abolish the current institute, to introduce a new flag and anthem, and change the country’s name.
“During January, two of the accused traveled to Moscow, where they came into contact with people willing to support the efforts of the organization to take over the state power in Romania,” explained Bucharest.
The group had a military structure, one of its members were supposedly a retired general, the Romanian prosecutors added. Moscow did not immediately comment on the incident. The Romanian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday ordered the expulsion of the Russian ambassador and its representative for alleged violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic relations.
Bucharest has previously condemned Moscow for its support for presidential candidate Calin Georgesca. He is accused of inciting unconstitutional conduct, initiating or establishing a fascist, racist or xenophobic organization or public support for the cult of persons guilty of genocide and war crimes.
