NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte After Meeting with Rumen Radev and Nicușor Dan: We Will Step Up Measures If Necessary

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte wrote on the social media platform X that he had a productive meeting with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Romanian President Nicușor Dan regarding security in the Black Sea and the recent attacks on commercial shipping.

• Black Sea Security: Prime Minister Radev and the Romanian President Meet with the NATO Secretary General

NATO has strengthened our posture along the eastern flank, including by increasing counter-drone capabilities. NATO will continue to work closely with our Allies in the Black Sea, adjusting our deterrence and defense posture as needed, Rutte stated in his post.

Good meeting with Bulgarian Prime Minister @RumenRadevPM and Romanian President @NicusorDanRO about security in the Black Sea and the latest attacks on commercial shipping. NATO has strengthened our posture along the eastern flank, including by increasing counter-drone capabilities. NATO will continue to work closely with our Allies in the Black Sea, adjusting our deterrence and defense posture as needed

— Mark Rutte (@SecGenNATO) October 15, 2026