The position of Romania and Bulgaria regarding Russia’s foreign policy in the Black Sea region
Journal: OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Year: 2025

The Black Sea region has become one of the key arenas of contemporary geopolitics, where the strategic interests of Russia, NATO and the European Union intersect. Since 2014, Russia’s foreign policy in the region has undergone significant transformation, marked by growing militarization, assertive actions, and attempts to strengthen its regional dominance. These developments have directly affected the security environment of the Black Sea basin, making the positions of Romania and Bulgaria—two E