Maritime Security Forum: MS Daily brief-18 MAY 2026

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Contents

BREAKING NEWS: Trump prepares a major strike; Iranian oil blocked; Hezbollah hit in Beirut | TBN Israel 1

News from Ukraine | Wow! The biggest attack on Moscow | 600 drones launched. 1

Briefing on developments in the Gulf between 14 and 18 May 2026 – Maritime Security Forum 2

Update on developments in Ukraine between 14 and 18 May 2026 – Maritime Security Forum 4

At least four people have died in Russia following retaliatory attacks launched by Ukraine 6

Update on the war in Ukraine: Drones that bombed the Moscow region. 8

Trump news in brief: Republicans pledge to secure funding for the White House ballroom.. 10

The Guardian’s view on Trump’s visit to Beijing: US and China playing a waiting game. 12

Summary of geopolitical events — 11–16 May 2026 – Maritime Security Forum.. 14

Russia is testing new methods to protect ‘Geran’ drones against interceptor drones – Maritime Security Forum.. 16

The European Union proposes extending support to strengthen the Republic of Moldova’s defence capabilities – Maritime Security Forum.. 18

Fuel pipelines intended exclusively for military use – Turkey’s proposal – Maritime Security Forum 19

The gradual restoration of Russian naval power in the Black Sea – Maritime Security Forum 20

India has announced the sinking of a commercial vessel flying its flag off the coast of Oman – Maritime Security Forum.. 22

Iran and alternative transport routes in the context of disruption to traffic through the Strait of Hormuz – Maritime Security Forum.. 23

The European chemical industry under pressure: high energy costs, capacity closures and the effects of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz – Maritime Security Forum.. 25

Drone attacks on the Moscow region and logistical disruptions in Crimea. 27

The NATO Summit in Ankara: Turkey’s stakes, the Alliance’s expectations and possible scenarios for the July 2026 meeting – Maritime Security Forum.. 28

HÜRJET Naval for MUGEM: Spanish interest and the implications of developing a manned naval aviation capability in Turkey. 30

Italian naval deployment to Hormuz: mine countermeasures, gradual projection of force and strategic significance for relations with the US – Maritime Security Forum.. 33

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Constantin ANECHITOAE – Universitatea „Ovidius”, Constanţa
Maricel ANTIPA – Universitatea Naţională de Apărare „Carol I”, Bucureşti
Cristian BARNA – Universitatea Bucureşti
Adrian FILIP – Universitatea „Andrei Şaguna”, Constanţa
Constantin HLIHOR – Universitatea Bucureşti
Aliodor MANOLEA – Universitatea Hyperion, Bucureşti
Ioana RIEBER – Societatea de Ştiinţe Istorice din România
Radu SĂGEATĂ – Institutul de Geografie al Academiei Române

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Constantin ANECHITOAE – Universitatea „Ovidius”, Constanţa Maricel ANTIPA – Universitatea Naţională de Apărare „Carol I”, Bucureşti Cristian BARNA – Universitatea Bucureşti Adrian FILIP – Universitatea „Andrei Şaguna”, Constanţa Constantin HLIHOR – Universitatea Bucureşti Aliodor MANOLEA – Universitatea Hyperion, Bucureşti Ioana RIEBER – Societatea de Ştiinţe Istorice din România Radu SĂGEATĂ – Institutul de Geografie al Academiei Române

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Constantin ANECHITOAE – Universitatea „Ovidius”, Constanţa Maricel ANTIPA – Universitatea Naţională de Apărare „Carol I”, Bucureşti Cristian BARNA – Universitatea Bucureşti Adrian FILIP – Universitatea „Andrei Şaguna”, Constanţa Constantin HLIHOR – Universitatea Bucureşti Aliodor MANOLEA – Universitatea Hyperion, Bucureşti Ioana RIEBER – Societatea de Ştiinţe Istorice din România Radu SĂGEATĂ – Institutul de Geografie al Academiei Romane

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