NATO & Defence: NATO chief Mark Rutte told Lithuania’s PM Mindaugas Sinkevičius that drone incursions show the threat is evolving, and the alliance will boost cheaper counter-drone defences so it doesn’t have to rely on high-end jets against low-cost attacks; Lithuania also reiterated plans for deeper air defence readiness and continued support for Ukraine. UK–JEF Nuclear Plan: The UK proposed extending its “nuclear umbrella” to Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) members, including Lithuania, with an agreement expected to be signed in November in Oslo. Russia–NATO Nuclear Rhetoric: Russia’s embassy warned the UK that any attempt to blockade or strike Kaliningrad would trigger a nuclear response, after British media discussed hypothetical scenarios. Baltic Security Tensions: Estonia accused Russia of ordering an arson attack on Milrem Robotics in Tallinn, while the Kremlin rejected the claim; Estonia says suspects were arrested and Russia’s ambassador was summoned. Lithuania Policy: Lithuania is considering tighter restrictions on property purchases by Russians and Belarusians with temporary residence permits, and on public activities by people supporting the war. Energy Cooperation: Moldova’s energy minister met officials from Ireland, Norway, Canada and Lithuania to discuss energy efficiency, district heating modernization and cybersecurity. Health & Environment: New research highlights pharmaceutical pollution in the Baltic Sea, with medicines detected and calls for stronger wastewater and broader pollution controls.