Romanian officials say Russia is targeting the Black Sea shipping routes used to move Ukraine-bound grain, raising security risks for merchant vessels in the region. Romanian President Nicusor Dan says the pattern of attacks is increasingly focused on the corridors involved in grain exports.

Romania’s foreign minister, Oana Țoiu, also assigns responsibility to Russia for attacks on civilian merchant ships. One outlet reports that four merchant ships are attacked and that eight people are killed over a 24-hour period, and Țoiu calls for Russia to be held fully accountable. Separately, reporting indicates NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte plans to convene the North Atlantic Council soon in response to the broader security situation in the Black Sea.

Across the coverage, the emphasis is on the growing threat to civilian maritime traffic and the demand for political and security action, with Romania highlighting Russia’s role and seeking allied attention through NATO coordination.