Von der Leyen accuses Moscow of wanting to spread fear in the EU by condemning attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea

Ursula von der Leyen condemned Russia for spreading fear in the EU through attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea. She emphasized the need for a strong European response and announced funding for maritime security initiatives. The attacks have disrupted maritime transport and increased insurance costs, prompting the EU to enhance defense readiness. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev supported a moratorium on attacks against civilian vessels, highlighting the need for concrete evidence regarding the perpetrators of these incidents.