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Romania Detains Six Suspected of Russian-Backed Coup Plot

Authorities allege the group sought to overthrow the government, dissolve NATO ties, and establish a new regime with Russian support.

The exterior of the Russian Embassy in Bucharest is pictured on March 27, 2018. - Fourteen European Union countries are to expel a total of 30 Russian diplomats in a coordinated international response to Moscow over the poisoning of Sergei Skripal in the English city of Salisbury, according to an AFP tally. (Photo by Andrei PUNGOVSCHI / AFP) (Photo by ANDREI PUNGOVSCHI/AFP via Getty Images)
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Calin Georgescu, who is accused of crimes related to the election, at a court in Bucharest on Wednesday
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Overview

  • Romania's anti-organized crime agency detained six individuals accused of plotting a coup with Russian backing to undermine the country's sovereignty and constitutional order.
  • The group allegedly aimed to withdraw Romania from NATO, rewrite the Constitution, and install a new government with its members in power.
  • Authorities claim two suspects traveled to Moscow earlier this year to seek support, while the group maintained contact with Russian embassy officials in Bucharest.
  • Romania expelled two Russian military diplomats accused of intelligence-gathering activities linked to the group, escalating tensions with Moscow.
  • The developments occur against the backdrop of ongoing investigations into far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu, who faces charges of illegal campaign financing and ties to fascist groups.