Nuclear Policy Shock: Lithuania’s parliament is set to remove a Cold War-era constitutional ban on hosting weapons of mass destruction by early 2027, reviving fears of nuclear deployment on the Baltic’s eastern edge; the Kremlin warns any nuclear weapons Vilnius hosts would be aimed at Lithuania. Security Pressure on the Eastern Flank: NATO chief Mark Rutte says Europe must step up defence spending with a “credible path” toward 3.5% of GDP, warning of a looming “two-theatre” threat spanning Europe and the Indo-Pacific. US–Lithuania Minerals Deal: Washington and Vilnius signed a critical minerals framework to identify priority projects and mobilise public and private financing within six months, linking supply chains to economic security and defence needs. Belarus Prisoner Support: Belarusian opposition officials say 13 of the 25 released prisoners will remain in Lithuania while others go to Poland or elsewhere, with Lithuania and partners providing legal, medical and rehabilitation help. Cross-Border Energy Funding: The EU approved €125.81m for cross-border renewable energy works, including district heating links and a new onshore wind park near the Latvia–Lithuania border. Disaster Update: Nepal’s Bhotekoshi floods still leave 606 foreign tourists missing across 36 countries, with search and relief efforts continuing.