Border Disruption: Russian drones hit the Starokozachye Ukraine–Moldova border crossing, killing two and forcing the facility to close, with analysts warning delays to both military supplies and commercial exports. Energy Costs: Moldova’s gas bill may rise again as European exchange prices climb above €83/MWh, driven by Strait of Hormuz disruption, LNG competition, and low storage levels; the minister says a tariff adjustment looks increasingly likely. Heating Infrastructure: The government approved making modernization projects for Chisinau and Balti district heating systems “projects of national public utility,” aiming to unblock works affecting 1,700+ apartment buildings in Chisinau and about 300 in Balti. EU Rule-of-Law Push: President Maia Sandu used the Justice Reform and Anti-Corruption Forum to stress judicial independence, integrity, and sustainable results as key to EU accession progress. Digital Government for Diaspora: Moldova approved an e-Consulate system to modernize and centralize consular services for about one million citizens abroad. Anti-Fraud Overhaul: A new national system (SI MCAF) will centralize and coordinate fraud case reporting and data sharing across institutions. Rail Reform: Moldovan Railways is set for reorganization into CFM-Infra by end-2026, without privatizing infrastructure.