[NATO Secretary-General Says He Will Adjust Deterrence and Defense Stance Based on the Security Situation in the Black Sea] October 13, NATO Secretary-General Rutte said on October 13, local time, that NATO will continue to pay close attention to the security situation in the Black Sea region and adjust its deterrence and defense posture as needed. Rutte posted on social media that day that he had spoken on the phone with Bulgarian Prime Minister Radev about the recent attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea, and that NATO would continue to work closely with allies in the Black Sea region. At present, NATO has strengthened its deployment on the east flank and will continue to monitor the security situation and adjust its deterrence and defense posture as necessary. Recently, drone attacks have occurred one after another on commercial ships in the Black Sea near Bulgaria. Bulgaria has sought support from NATO and the European Union to investigate the attack and strengthen surveillance of relevant sea and airspace. (CCTV News)