European Parliament Urges EU to Consider Naval Operation in the Black Sea

The European Parliament has urged the European Union and its member states to consider deploying a naval operation in the Black Sea in response to Russian attacks on commercial shipping and drone incursions into Romanian airspace, according to UATV English. The European Parliament resolution held Russia responsible for the attacks and the escalation of the war in the western Black Sea, describing strikes on civilian maritime transport as part of a broader pattern of Russian efforts to disrupt commercial logistics and threaten regional security.

Lawmakers warned that these developments pose risks to freedom of navigation and maritime security across the Black Sea region, urging the EU to assess the possibility of a naval operation in response to the growing threats. The call comes as NATO plans to increase its presence in the Black Sea by deploying additional maritime patrol aircraft, electronic warfare capabilities, and drones following a series of attacks on vessels potentially linked to Russia’s war against Ukraine.

However, the proposed EU operation remains a call for consideration rather than a confirmed deployment, depending on further decisions by the EU and its member states.

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