EU Accession Momentum: Moldova’s EU path got a fresh push as Brussels held a “Super Tuesday” with negotiations advancing for Albania, Montenegro, Moldova and Ukraine; for Moldova, the key move was opening the foreign, security and defence cluster, tying Chişinău’s reforms to wider European security needs. Moldova 2030 Agenda at the UN: Government Secretary General Alexei Buzu presented Moldova’s 2020–2024 Voluntary National Report on implementing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals at the UN in New York, citing progress in social protection, health, education, digitalization, energy security and gender equality, while flagging gaps in rural-urban areas, research and innovation, data quality and the green transition. Research & Tech Capacity: Three universities will receive €9.25m to modernize research infrastructure and run 11 projects, funded via the World Bank-backed “Higher Education in Moldova” program. Transport Infrastructure: The government approved the next phase for a bypass road around Drochia on national road R7, aiming to cut congestion and improve safety while strengthening TEN-T connectivity. Energy Grid Upgrade: Energy officials inspected the Chișinău Electrical Substation and the 400 kV Vulcănești–Chișinău line, including a new nitrogen-injection fire-risk reduction approach for autotransformers. Security Incident Explanation: Moldova’s defense minister said radars missed the Geran-2 drone near Copanca because it flew low over terrain limiting radar visibility, and authorities carried out a controlled detonation of the payload. Digital Finance & Sanctions: Ukraine updated sanctions targeting Russia’s financial sector to block modern evasion methods, including crypto-related platforms and services. AI Governance Watch: A UN-backed scientific panel warns AI development is outpacing governments’ ability to regulate it, stressing the need for a stronger global scientific basis for AI governance.