Rumania Cedes Bessarabia To Russia - The Rumanian Grand Council, with King Carol presiding, has decided to accede to a Soviet Russian ultimatum calling for cession or Bessarabia and the northern part of the province of Bucovina, diplomatic quarters reported in Bucharest June 27. Shown above is the old Turkish fortress at Cetatea-Alba, in Bessarabia, which will come under Russian control upon completion of Negotiations. January 7, 1940. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).