EU Energy Security: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have urged the European Commission to speed up a full ban on Russian oil imports, arguing the remaining Russian share still helps finance the war. The push came as EU energy ministers met, with the Commission saying it is working on a proposal; Baltic officials also pointed to the earlier pause tied to the Iran crisis and Strait of Hormuz fears. NATO Eastern Flank: New reporting warns Russia could try hybrid provocations against the Baltic states or Poland to test NATO unity, especially as Ukraine hits targets deeper inside Russia. Lithuania Diplomacy: President Gitanas Nausėda says he is ready to mediate between Ukraine and Poland if both sides ask, and plans to meet Poland’s president in the coming days. Belarus Tensions: Lithuania is preparing for possible relief after a major earthquake in Venezuela, while separate coverage highlights how Belarus is being pulled into the wider security picture around Ukraine. Travel Rules: The UK’s new Schengen entry rules include passport checks and fingerprint scans for most travellers under the Entry/Exit System, with exemptions for younger children. Cybercrime Crackdown: Europol says an international operation shut down servers behind “cybercrime-as-a-service” malware and seized $47m in crypto.