Romania will modernize 15 km of road in Ukraine, part of the Suceava-Siret Express Road, funded by the EU's SAFE program, with civil and military roles.

Romania will modernize approximately 15 kilometers of road in Ukraine, part of the contract for lot 3 of the Suceava - Siret Express Road, a strategic project funded through the EU's SAFE program. Alin Șerbănescu, spokesperson for CNAIR, emphasized that this project has a dual role, civilian and military, being essential for strengthening security capabilities in the context of the conflict in Ukraine. The SAFE program aims to fund infrastructure for civilian use, which can be quickly adapted for military purposes, such as roads and ports. The funding is directed towards road infrastructure in northeastern Romania, aiming to facilitate the rapid mobility of troops and equipment. The projects must also bring benefits to neighboring states, thus enhancing regional security.