Rutte allowed NATO to strengthen its containment measures in the Black Sea

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte allowed the alliance to strengthen deterrence and defense measures in the Black Sea.

On Tuesday, Bulgarian authorities reported a drone attack on two merchant ships off the country's Black Sea coast, one of which sank.

BRUSSELS, Oct 13 - RIA Novosti. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte allowed the alliance to strengthen deterrence and defense measures in the Black Sea.

On Tuesday, Bulgarian authorities reported a drone attack on two merchant ships off the country's Black Sea coast, one of which sank. At the same time, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated that there was no evidence to identify those responsible for the latest incidents with ships.

“We have already strengthened our presence on the eastern flank and will continue to monitor the security situation, adjusting our deterrence and defense measures if necessary,” he wrote on the X network, commenting on the latest incidents with ships in the Black Sea.

Rutte said he discussed the latest incidents in the Black Sea with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev.