Ukraine–South-East Europe Summit in Kyiv: Presidents Maia Sandu and Nicușor Dan, plus EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, met Zelenskyy on Ukraine Statehood Day and backed tougher pressure on Russia, especially for air defense and sanctions targeting the war economy, as leaders adopted a “Kyiv Declaration” on sovereignty and EU-path stability. Moldova–Romania infrastructure: Moldova’s government approved the next step for a Drochia bypass on the R7 corridor, aimed at rerouting transit traffic and improving safety and connectivity with Romania. EU climate fight hits Romania: Ten EU states including Romania urged the Commission to rethink ETS2 for transport fuels, warning against new climate taxes amid economic strain and calling for a more “pragmatic and fair” ETS review. Romania energy investment: Rezolv says it will start late-summer construction of a 1GW solar project in western Romania, targeting 4–5GW by 2030. Sports funding pressure: Estonia-led group of nine EU countries including Romania asked the EU to cut funding to sports bodies that allow Russian and Belarusian athletes back, setting up a new clash with the Olympic movement. Romanian justice: DIICOT raided Bucharest Pension House over alleged fictitious employment seniority used to trigger earlier retirements and higher pensions, with damages estimated above €1.3 million.