Border & Logistics Pressure: Russian drone strikes hit the Starokozachye Ukraine–Moldova border crossing, killing two and closing the facility, with analysts warning delays for both military supplies and commercial exports. Security & Infrastructure: Poland is reinforcing checkpoints near Ukraine after attacks, building fortified posts with HESCO-style barriers—an echo of the same pressure on regional transit corridors. Moldova’s State Capacity: The government reshuffled leadership across key institutions: Elena Țîbîrnă to the State Tax Service, Ion Dodon to the Public Property Agency, Andrei Uncuța to CNAM, and Radu Musteață to AIPA—aimed at stronger performance and tighter control of evasion. Business Climate: PM Vasile Tofan met employers and farmers to cut bureaucracy and simplify rules, including “report once” and fewer inspection burdens, while targeting systemic barriers in construction, procurement, pharma and transport. Trade & Industry Links: Eight Dniester-bank companies are visiting Romania to map production-to-retail export pathways and EU market access requirements. Water & Services Investment: A new Chisinau–Strășeni–Călărași water supply system is moving forward, targeting access for about 820,000 people. EU Support for Security: An EU official said additional funding is available for Moldova if Chisinau requests help to reduce energy dependence and strengthen security.