Security in the Black Sea region: is Bulgaria the weak link in Europe's defense against threats from Russia?

DW8 October 2026, 11:45 UTCBulgaria

Two ships have sunk off the coast of Bulgaria and Romania after drone attacks in recent days. Sofia has held back on pointing the finger at Russia. What does that mean for security in the Black Sea and the region?

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