EU Proposes Black Sea Maritime Security Hub to Counter Russian Threats
The European Union has unveiled plans to establish a maritime security hub in the Black Sea to bolster real-time monitoring and protection of critical infrastructure in the region, citing continued threats from Russia, The Gaze reports, citing Reuters.
The proposal, announced on Wednesday by the European Commission and the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, aims to enhance situational awareness through closer cooperation with Black Sea and EU countries.
“This initiative is driven by urgency, in light of Russia’s ongoing war of aggression,” an EU document stated, stressing the strategic and security relevance of the Black Sea.
The hub is envisioned as a central platform for sharing intelligence, early warning signals, and surveillance data. It would focus on tracking submarine cables, offshore energy infrastructure—including gas and wind installations—and broader undersea activity.
Using underwater sensors, drones, and remotely piloted vessels, the hub would enable continuous monitoring from space to seabed, aiming to improve response time and resilience against hybrid threats.
Kallas emphasized that the platform could also play a role in overseeing any maritime components of a future peace deal between Ukraine and Russia.
The plan comes amid growing EU concerns about the vulnerability of undersea infrastructure, following reported Russian sabotage operations and increasing militarization in the Black Sea.
The security hub is expected to be operational in the short term, according to the Commission.
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