Vilnius security and NATO posture: Lithuania’s president’s adviser said NATO’s “red line” for triggering Article 5 over Russian sabotage is unclear, but serious damage to critical infrastructure or casualties would likely push allies to act, while a direct invasion would already qualify. Russia–Belarus escalation fears: Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warned that Russia could use Belarus for provocations and that new missile and military infrastructure, plus hybrid attacks, are increasingly targeting Lithuania and other NATO states. Germany–Ukraine response after Leipzig: Germany blamed Russia for an explosives-laden drone incident near a Ukrainian An-124 at Leipzig/Halle and is reportedly moving to expand intelligence cooperation with Ukraine and reinforce its brigade in Lithuania. Vilnius emergency healthcare planning: Lithuania is creating fortified hospital complexes for wartime and crisis care, including a dual-purpose complex in Vilnius and fortified critical-situations centres in Kaunas and the Vilnius University Hospital area. Lithuania–China diplomacy debate: A Lithuania-focused newsletter examines what’s next for Lithuania–China relations as political shifts and the upcoming EU Council presidency put Vilnius in the spotlight. Culture: Three Lithuanian films are set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival, including a Lithuanian VR entry.