Romania’s Security Alerts: Romania’s Air Force scrambled two F-16s and sent RO-Alert messages to Tulcea after radar detected multiple aerial targets near the border, though the defense ministry says none entered Romanian airspace. Border Modernization: Bucharest and Chisinau discussed speeding up Prut crossings through customs cooperation, infrastructure upgrades, and tighter operational coordination during peak traffic. EU-Arctic Push: Leaders from 12 EU states meeting in Finland urged the EU to take a “more strategic and proactive” Arctic role, citing Russia’s military build-up and hybrid activity, and called for more resources and preparedness. Romanian Politics: President Nicusor Dan said early elections can’t be ruled out, while he plans consultations and aims to nominate a prime minister by Sept. 23. Ukraine Frontline Pressure: Russian drone strikes hit the Starokozachye border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova, closing the facility and potentially delaying both military supplies and trade. EU State Aid: The European Commission approved a €52m Romanian scheme to support cattle farmers hit by higher fuel and fertiliser costs. Cross-border Drone Risk: Lithuania briefly closed Vilnius airport after a suspected drone swarm, later confirmed to be birds after NATO intervention.