Russia has summoned Romania's ambassador to Moscow following Bucharest's decision to close the Russian Consulate General in Constanța, deepening diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

Russia's Foreign Ministry said the ambassador was called in to be informed of Moscow's planned response to the closure of its consulate in the Romanian Black Sea city.

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia would take reciprocal measures following Romania's decision.

The diplomatic dispute escalated after Romanian authorities reported that a drone allegedly of Russian origin had crashed onto the roof of a residential building in the eastern city of Galați last month.

Following the incident, Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced the closure of the Russian Consulate General in Constanța and declared the Russian consul general persona non grata.

Relations between Moscow and Bucharest have become increasingly strained amid regional security concerns linked to the war in neighboring Ukraine.(ILKHA)