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Romania's President Nicușor Dan has proposed to pay the U.S. for maintaining American troops in Romania amid security concerns from Russian drone incursions. He referenced Poland's offer to pay $15,000 per soldier stationed at a planned base. Currently, there are 1,172 U.S. soldiers in Romania, down from 1,700. Dan emphasized Romania's similar foreign policy to Poland's, acknowledging the threat from Russia and the impact of the Ukraine war. He noted the strategic importance of U.S. military bases in Romania and mentioned ongoing efforts to increase defense spending, despite budget constraints. Dan also highlighted improved relations with the U.S. administration since the 2024 Romanian elections were postponed due to alleged Russian interference.