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"The deployment of ballistic missiles in Belarus poses a threat primarily to the West. But that is not enough for them. They need Lukashenko's support to deploy ballistic missiles in Belarus. The deployment of ballistic missiles in Belarus poses a threat primarily to the West," Zelensky said during an online briefing with journalists. #Румъния #ЧерноМоре #война (translated)

The author pointed out that 85 member states of the UN supported a Russian resolution calling for the elimination of remaining forms of colonialism, among which, according to the text, are the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity and political independence of a state. #ООН #колониализъм #международниотношения #RU (translated)

I believe that after wandering and delays, after a series of wrong decisions, the time has come for decisive actions from our government and president, in the direction we outlined in 2014. "The most effective defense against the Russian threat is assistance to Ukraine and increasing sanctions against Russia. I believe that after wandering and delays, after a series of wrong decisions, the time has come for decisive actions from our government and president, in the direction we outlined in 2014," said Shalamanov. #НационалнаСигурност #ПротивовъздушнаОтбрана #АнтидронСистеми (translated)

Stefan Tafrov published an open appeal on October 15, 2026, in Sofia, stating that the Black Sea is becoming a military zone and that Bulgaria must prepare to defend itself. In the text, he pointed out recurring drone attacks on commercial ships, including near the Bulgarian coast and in Romanian territorial waters, as well as established subversive operations by Russian agencies in Bulgaria and Romania over the past few years. Tafrov called for every case to be investigated based on evidence but stated that the lack of definitive attribution does not justify inaction. The author expressed concern that the Bulgarian political leadership does not show the necessary determination to protect national security. He urged citizens to demand from politicians evidence of the state's readiness to protect them, and the government to condemn the escalation of Russian military actions in the Black Sea, strengthen surveillance and protection of air and maritime space, accelerate the development of capabilities against drones, and improve coordination among institutions. According to the appeal, Bulgaria must work with allies to protect shipping, ports, and critical infrastructure. Tafrov urged the EU and NATO to treat the security of the Black Sea as an immediate priority and strengthen the defense of the eastern flank of the Alliance. He pointed out the need for integrated maritime and aerial surveillance, intelligence sharing, and joint capabilities against aerial and maritime drones. The appeal stated that the upcoming presidential elections provide an opportunity for public debate on security and Bulgaria's place in European politics. Among those who joined the appeal, Tafrov noted Rosen Plevneliev, Boyko Borissov, Ivan Kostov, Kiril Petkov, Nikolay Denkov, Anyu Angelov, Asen Vassilev, Atanas Zapryanov, Boyko Noev, Valentin Radev, Velizar Shalamanov, Gergana Pasi, Daniel Mitov, Korman Ismailov, Lydia Shuleva, Meglena Kuneva, Nadezhda Neynski, Nikolay Nenchev, Nikolay Svinarchov, Rumyana Buchvarova, Solomon Pasi, Todor Tagarev, Traicho Traikov, Chavdar Chervenko, Stefan Dimitrov, Dinko Ivanov, Valeri Rachev, Vesela Cherneva, Dimitar Ivanovski, Elena Poptodoorova, Ivan Anchev, Ilian Vassilev, Orhan Ismailov, Radan Kanev, and Stefan Tafrov. #НационалнаСигурност #ЧерноМоре #България (translated)

The European Council designated Russia as a threat to security in the Black Sea, calling for the protection of free navigation and condemning the attacks on civilian and commercial vessels in the exclusive economic zones of Bulgaria and Romania. #ЧерноМоре #сигурност #економика (translated)

At the moment, we will impose a moratorium before the authorities even recognize where the threat is coming from. This is the main point that needs to be addressed. They need to clearly understand where the threat is coming from in order to counter it. In the months that have passed, we have repeatedly warned that these provocations with drones would become bolder. And now comes the moment when this has become a reality. Ribarovski also stated that the authorities have distanced themselves from initiatives related to Ukraine. #РадославРибарски #сигурност #дронове (translated)

Deputy Radislav Ribarски from "Continuing the Change" criticized the government for the delayed actions to ensure security after the drone attacks and insists on clearly establishing the source of the threat before signing a moratorium between Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey. #РадославРибарски #сигурност #дронове (translated)

France sharply condemned the drone attacks against commercial ships in the Black Sea near Bulgaria and Romania, stating that they constitute a gross violation of international law and a threat to the security of the European Union and NATO. #ЧерноМоре #РускаАгресия #СигурностЕвропа (translated)

Roberta Metsola stated that Europe expresses full solidarity with Bulgaria. She pointed out that drone attacks on commercial ships off the Bulgarian coast create an additional threat to security and stability in the Black Sea, which she believes is crucial for all of Europe. Metsola described the attacks on civilian shipping as a worrying trend and stated that they must stop. She expressed sympathy for the missing sailors, their families, and all those affected. #България #Европа #ЧерноМоре (translated)

Europe expresses its full solidarity with Bulgaria. Drone attacks on commercial vessels off the Bulgarian coast represent an additional threat to security and stability in the Black Sea - a region of key importance for all of Europe, emphasized Metsola. #ЧерноМоре #Сигурност #Европа (translated)

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, expressed concern over the drone attacks against commercial ships off the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, emphasizing that they pose an additional threat to security and stability in the region, which is of key importance to all of Europe. #ЧерноМоре #Сигурност #Европа (translated)

President Iliana Yotova strongly condemns the new attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea, emphasizing that they represent a gross violation of international humanitarian and maritime law and pose a serious threat to the freedom of navigation and national security of Bulgaria. #ЧерноМоре #Йотова #търговскиКораби (translated)

The former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Milen Keremedchiev, stated that Bulgaria has grounds to activate Article 4 of the NATO treaty due to the increased attacks on ships in the Black Sea, which pose a serious threat to national security and could lead to economic consequences. #ЧерноМоре #НАТО #националнасигурност (translated)