Nuclear Debate: Lithuania’s parliament is preparing to remove a Cold War-era constitutional ban on hosting weapons of mass destruction, with the change targeted for early 2027—prompting sharp warnings from Moscow. Drone Tensions: Lithuania’s defence minister says a drone shot down this week was Russian, but its target was Ukraine after electronic warfare pushed it off course via Belarus. Civil Defence Funding: The Interior Ministry has allocated €16m to modernize civil defence shelters, aiming to raise shelter coverage to 60% in urban areas and 40% in rural areas. Evacuation Planning: Vilnius authorities have detailed evacuation routes for a major threat, including a corridor toward Poland coordinated with Podlaskie, with residents told to leave before danger becomes immediate. Hybrid Threat Warnings: Lithuania’s foreign minister says Vilnius has the same intelligence as regional partners about possible Russian hybrid attacks, framed as a potential false-flag operation. Alliance Moves: Canada has formally applied to join the UK-led JEF rapid-response coalition, which already includes Lithuania. Trade & Security: Lithuania and the US signed an agreement on cooperation in critical minerals, aiming to strengthen supply chains and reduce strategic dependencies. Business in Vilnius: NEPI Rockcastle agreed to sell the Ozas shopping centre in Vilnius for €200m as it exits the Baltics.