Farmers vs the state: Thousands of Romanian sheep and goat breeders clashed with police in Bucharest over EU-linked livestock restrictions, with tear gas used after protesters broke barriers; dozens were detained and injured. Ukraine’s border pressure: Russian drone strikes hit the Starokozachye crossing between Ukraine and Moldova, killing two and disrupting both military supply routes and trade, after similar pressure on the Romania-linked crossing. Moldova airspace tensions: Zelenskyy told CBS that Russian drones entered Moldovan airspace twice while his presidential jet was in transit, framing it as intimidation of foreign leaders. Romania’s refugee load: Romania recorded 223,808 temporary protection beneficiaries since the war began, with 220,881 Ukrainians registered. Defense finance push (UK/Romania): The Canada-led Defence, Security and Resilience Bank is back on the UK agenda as London explores joining; Romania is among the announced participants. EU security backdrop: NATO shot down a drone over Lithuania as Russia’s “hybrid” provocations keep testing readiness across the eastern flank. Romanian culture: Cristian Mungiu’s “Fjord” was selected as Romania’s Oscar candidate for Best International Feature Film.