Romania–NATO Security Shock: A Russian drone crashed into a residential apartment block in Galați, Romania, injuring a 14-year-old boy and a 53-year-old woman and sparking a rooftop fire, prompting evacuations and emergency response; Bucharest summoned Russia’s ambassador, President Nicușor Dan convened the Supreme National Defense Council, and Romania scrambled F-16s while asking for faster anti-drone deliveries. NATO Solidarity: NATO chief Mark Rutte pledged “absolute solidarity” and readiness to defend “every inch” of allied territory after the incident, with the alliance warning that Russia’s “reckless behaviour” is spreading the Ukraine war beyond borders. Diplomatic Friction: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov ruled out Ukraine ceasefire talks with Europe, saying Europe is a party to the conflict, while Romania’s foreign minister said next steps would include European-level sanctions. EU Energy Rules: The European Commission is set to delay methane penalties for oil and gas firms until 2029, aiming to reduce legal uncertainty for industry. Markets & Trade: EU goods trade data showed exports down year-on-year, while investors tracked US-Iran ceasefire hopes that lifted global stocks and pressured oil. Hate Speech Watch: The Council of Europe’s anti-racism body flagged alarming levels of hate speech across Europe, warning it can fuel violence.