# Black Sea security and UN reform discussions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/black-sea-security-and-un-reform-discussions
> Updated: 2026-09-22T14:20:06.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

During the 81st United Nations General Assembly, leaders from the Black Sea region addressed security concerns and institutional reforms. Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova advocated for transforming the Black Sea from a “high-risk threat zone” into a secure area for trade, energy, and tourism, emphasizing that the conflict in Ukraine has made Black Sea security a global issue. She called for shifting conflicts from the military sphere to the diplomatic and political arena.

In related discussions, Romanian President Nicușor Dan participated in meetings regarding the situation in Crimea and engaged in dialogues to attract American investment. Additionally, President Yotova proposed reforms to the UN Security Council to include more diverse regional representation, specifically supporting an additional non-permanent seat for the Eastern European group.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Bulgarian and Romanian leaders address UN General Assembly

At the 81st UN General Assembly, Bulgarian and Romanian leaders called for diplomatic solutions to the Ukraine war, Black Sea security, and significant reforms to the UN Security Council.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgarian-president-iliana-iotova-addresses-un-general-assembly

### 2026-09-22: United Nations General Assembly addresses Mediterranean and Black Sea security

At the UN General Assembly, leaders are addressing Mediterranean maritime disputes and calling for increased security and diplomatic solutions for the Black Sea region.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-nations-general-assembly-addresses-mediterranean-and-black-sea-security

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