Jassy–Kishinev Offensive
In August 1944, the Soviet Army launched the Jassy–Kishinev Offensive and entered Romania. Aldea was instrumental in the King Michael's Coup, which resulted in the arrest of Antonescu and Romania switching allegiance from the Axis powers to the Allies. He then served as Interior Minister in the first Sănătescu cabinet from August 23 to November 3, 1944.