Lithuanian Government Leadership: President Gitanas Nausėda appointed Social Democrat Mindaugas Sinkevičius as prime minister after the Seimas approved him (80 votes for, 2 against, 28 abstained), setting up a new cabinet and government programme within 15 days. NATO Eastern Flank: The Netherlands extended its troops in Lithuania’s NATO battle group until Dec 31, 2028, while NATO is also reorganising command for faster Baltic response as US support for Baltic defence is reaffirmed ahead of the Ankara summit. Security & Hybrid Threats: Lithuania’s border posture remains under pressure as officials warn about sabotage risks and the growing normalization of foreign drones near European airports and military sites. Legal Accountability: The Constitutional Court is set to consider a petition by the Hind Rajab Foundation after Lithuania rejected its request to investigate an Israeli dental student in Kaunas over alleged Gaza war crimes. Energy/Transport Reality Check: Rail Baltica’s 2030 completion is called “mathematically impossible” by Latvia’s PM, highlighting political friction over timelines and funding. Domestic Politics Watch: A new snapshot of lawmakers’ wealth shows several MPs with assets above EUR 1m, including Nemunas Dawn’s Dainoras Bradauskas as the richest. Ukraine War Spillover: Pro-Ukrainian residents in Crimea say strikes are reviving hopes of deoccupation, while Ukraine’s push for more military aid continues ahead of NATO talks.