Lithuania’s Security Watch: NATO is ready to strengthen its military presence in Lithuania if Russia’s provocations escalate, Lithuania’s presidential adviser said, as Warsaw warns Russia could use captured Ukrainian drones in false-flag attacks, alongside GPS jamming and sabotage risks. EU Diplomacy: Vilnius is pushing the EU to revoke recognition of the Tskhinvali and Sukhumi regions, linking the move to expectations of a break from the Assad-era policies in Syria. Public Transport Upgrade: Lithuania will fund 141 new electric and hydrogen buses for nine municipalities, aiming to replace older vehicles and expand cleaner routes beyond big cities. Politics Under Scrutiny: MP Skvernelis’ electronic monitoring tag was temporarily removed with a prosecutor’s permission while he left Lithuania, with the corruption probe into the State Plant Service still ongoing. Business & Finance: Swedbank granted Hanner group an additional EUR 23mn loan for real estate projects, while OTP Bank signed to acquire Luminor, a major Baltic banking deal. Tech & Health: A Lithuanian gut-health startup, Cannumo, is expanding its fermented probiotic drink across Europe, and a new WordPress flaw (wp2shell) is being exploited widely, including reports of activity linked to Lithuania. Sports & Science: Vilnius hosted the International Biology Olympiad, where Pakistan won a silver medal; in local sport, BC Tauragė signed former Iowa State guard Donovan Jackson.