Ukraine–Moldova Border Disruption: Russian drone strikes hit the Starokozachye border crossing, killing two and forcing closure, with analysts warning delays to arms and commercial flows. Air-Defense & Logistics Reshuffle: Zelenskyy says Ukraine is testing a new anti-drone system after a successful hit, while also restructuring mobile fire teams and air-defense lines to protect railways, fuel stations, and other critical sites. Moldova EU Path Talks: Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu met Slovenia’s president in Ljubljana, stressing EU reforms and urging opening remaining negotiation clusters; Moldova’s PM also spoke by phone with Greece’s PM on energy security and new business links. Business Climate Push: Government leaders met employers’ groups to cut bureaucracy and simplify rules, with focus on construction, digitalization, procurement, investment, pharma, and transport. Farmers’ Financing: PM Vasile Tofan met farmers on longer-term lending, debt restructuring, and reducing administrative burden, including a “report once” approach. Water Infrastructure Deal: Chisinau–Strășeni–Călărași water supply project (about 820,000 people) moved forward as 14 institutions signed a cooperation agreement. Local Governance Reform: Moldova’s EU-focused local administration reform was discussed with the EU Committee of the Regions, citing population decline and weak city-hall revenues. Drug Reporting Platform: Moldova launched “STOP-DROG,” letting citizens anonymously report drug distribution/consumption online without sharing personal data. City Economy Snapshot: Chisinau ranked 443rd in Oxford Economics’ 2026 Global Cities Index, strongest in economics but weakest in human capital and governance.