Romanian Prime Minister Luca Nicolaescu spoke by phone with NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte about the deteriorating security situation in the Black Sea and the growing hybrid threats facing NATO allies on the alliance’s eastern flank, the Romanian government said. In a statement released by the Romanian government’s press office and reported by Ajapress, Nicolaescu said he had a “constructive” conversation with Rutte. He praised the Secretary‑General’s continued support and close cooperation, and highlighted the need for heightened vigilance and a firm, coordinated response to the escalating tensions in the region. Nicolaescu thanked Rutte and NATO allies for their sustained attention to Black Sea security, including the recent announcement of additional surveillance and intelligence‑gathering capabilities for the area. The Prime Minister’s remarks were quoted by the Bulgarian news agency BTA.