EU Accession & Security: President Maia Sandu met OSCE’s Christophe Kamp, stressing EU accession as the best guarantee of equal rights and discussing minority issues and Gagauzia. Energy Independence: Parliament approved an emergency mechanism for petroleum product stocks (61 days of consumption/90 days of imports) and Moldova signed the €17.5m contract for the 400 kV Balti–Suceava power line linking to Romania and the EU. EU “Membership-lite” Talks: The European Commission is preparing pre-accession financial benefits for candidates like Moldova, aiming for gradual integration without voting rights. Russia Tensions: Russia summoned Moldova’s ambassador over the detention of diplomatic couriers at Chisinau airport; Moldova denies the allegations. Military Exports Crackdown: SIS and prosecutors dismantled a scheme exporting dual-use components for Yak-130 and Su-27 aircraft to sanctioned Russian defense firms, worth over 21 million lei. Digital Push: Moldova launched EVO 2.0 and signed a digital partnership with Mastercard focused on digital identity and payments. Citizenship Update: Ukraine simplified Ukrainian citizenship for ethnic Ukrainians in Moldova, without requiring renunciation. Economy & Finance: Parliament ratified a €218.2m IBRD loan to cover the budget deficit and support reforms. Local Life: Moldova hosts the Rugby Europe Sevens Championship in Chisinau; currant harvesting in northern Moldova is set to start next week.