Romania–Moldova Security: A Russian drone campaign is tightening pressure on the region, with reports of UAV debris and live warhead fragments found in Romania’s Black Sea and Tulcea areas, while Moldova temporarily closed northern and central airspace after an unauthorized drone entered from Ukraine—diverting and delaying flights. Border Crossings Under Fire: Russia also hit the Starokozachye Ukraine–Moldova crossing, killing two and forcing closure, a move analysts say will disrupt both military supplies and trade routes. NATO Presence in the Black Sea: A NATO Bombardier Artemis II reconnaissance aircraft was recorded flying over international waters in the southern Black Sea from Constanța, underscoring heightened surveillance amid drone risks. Defense Planning in Bucharest: Romania’s CSAT approved a 10-year equipment procurement plan and backed consolidation of the US posture as part of NATO’s eastern flank security. Diplomacy & EU Track: President Nicuşor Dan is set to outline Romania’s Arctic-to-Black-Sea security vision at a Finland-hosted EU summit, while Bucharest also continues EU resilience and crisis-management engagement. Local Politics/Justice (Moldova): In Chisinau, former PLDM deputy Sergiu Ceauș and former Criuleni district president Vitalie Rotaru were sentenced to eight and nine years over embezzlement tied to EU-financed projects. Transport & Economy: TAROM took delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX (737-8), marking fleet modernization.