Romania confirms $3.9B missile deal with US

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania’s defense minister confirmed Wednesday that the country intends to buy Patriot missiles worth $3.9 billion dollars from the United States.

Defense Minister Adrian Tutuianu said Romania’s Parliament first needs to pass a law that would allow the acquisition. Tutuianu estimated Romania could begin paying for the missiles by November.

His comments were the first time a Romanian official has publicly provided details of the proposed deal.

The U.S. State Department approved the sale this month, saying it would help to “improve the security of a NATO ally.... that is an important force for political stability and economic progress within Europe.” stringent action if President Nicolás Maduro proceeds with plans for a constitutional assembly on Sunday that critics consider a danger to democracy.

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