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Romanian activist starts fundraiser for Ukraine after US halts aid

March 5, 2025

A campaign organized by Romanian activist and war correspondent Radu Hossu gained increased traction and raised around EUR 85,000 in over two days for Ukraine’s military needs. The fundraiser started after the Trump administration paused military aid to Romania's neighboring country.

Citizens of Moldova and Romania contributed the majority of the funds, according to Defense...

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