Transport Research & Rail Resilience: At WCTR 2026 in Toulouse, Alona Lebedieva presented work on how new Ukrainian railway corridors can support European integration into TEN-T and improve transport resilience amid hybrid threats. Digital Mobility for Moldova: Kyivstar’s Uklon launched Uklon Travel Bus with cross-border routes linking Kyiv–Warsaw and Odesa–Chisinau, sold via the Uklon app and including Starlink connectivity. AI in Schools: UNICEF and Moldova’s education ministry rolled out practical AI training for students, covering algorithm limits, deepfakes, disinformation risks, and safer use. Cybersecurity & Digital ID: EU work on the eIDAS Dashboard is advancing digital identity trust across borders, with Moldova and Ukraine included in the Third Countries AdES list; meanwhile, Europe is running cyber drills to protect rail and maritime systems. Customs Crackdown on Smuggling: Moldova’s Customs Service reported major tobacco trafficking disruption, including 5.5M cigarettes seized and a drop in Moldova-labeled share on Romania’s illicit market. IP & EU Alignment: Moldova presented its intellectual property priorities at WIPO, highlighting recent accession to the European Patent Convention. Moldova–India Business Push: A July 20 forum in Chisinau will connect Moldovan firms with Indian partners in IT, pharma, renewable energy, agri-food, and infrastructure. Russian Soft-Power Exit: Moldova’s Russian Center for Science and Culture in Chisinau has ceased operations, with functions partly moved under the Russian embassy.