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Political analyst Ștefan Popescu criticized Romania's lack of strategic partnership with the US compared to other Eastern European countries. He highlighted that Romania has not received concrete support despite its proximity to the Ukraine conflict and the dangerous Black Sea region. Popescu pointed out that while countries like Finland and Poland benefit from significant US investments and military presence, Romania remains overlooked. He expressed concern over the absence of prompt allied responses to security threats, particularly regarding drone incidents. Additionally, he questioned the effectiveness of proposed security initiatives involving Romania and Bulgaria without Turkey's involvement.