VIDEO Generalul Cătălin Mihalache: România poate pierde accesul la Marea Neagră din motive economice • Newsweek România

General Cătălin Mihalache warned that Romania could lose access to the Black Sea due to economic factors, emphasizing the need for improved maritime surveillance and NATO integration. He highlighted the risks of economic blockades resulting from increased Russian threats, which could hinder port operations without direct military conflict. Mihalache also criticized Romania's reliance on foreign defense acquisitions and stressed the importance of local production and technological sovereignty. He called for clearer industrial requirements from the Ministry of Defense to enhance local defense capabilities.