PM Radev to NATO Secretary General Rutte: Black Sea Security Is Eastern Flank Security

Following his meeting with Mark Rutte, Prime Minister Rumen Radev also posted a message on X, thanking the NATO Secretary General for sending a clear signal that security in the Black Sea is essential to the security of NATO’s eastern flank.

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Radev also confirmed that NATO was closely monitoring the situation and that the Alliance was ready to help strengthen counter-drone capabilities and maritime surveillance.

Thank you @SecGenNATO for the clear signal: Black Sea security is Eastern Flank security. NATO is closely monitoring the situation and stands ready to help strengthen anti-drone capabilities and maritime surveillance following recent attacks on merchant ships. Bulgaria calls for collective efforts toward safe navigation in the Black Sea.

— Rumen Radev (@RumenRadevPM) October 15, 2026