Kaliningrad Nuclear Warning: Russia sent NATO a formal “non-paper” warning it could use nuclear weapons, and even strike NATO decision-making centers, if the alliance tries to isolate the Kaliningrad exclave; NATO’s Mark Rutte said there is no imminent threat to NATO territory and that the threat assessment is unchanged, while NATO condemned the “irresponsible nuclear rhetoric.” Lithuanian Protest on Russia’s Actions: Lithuania summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires in Vilnius to protest alleged sabotage in Estonia and Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, signaling Vilnius will respond with allies to violations of international law. EU Response to Hybrid Attacks: EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said Europe must hit back “just as painful” against Moscow-linked hybrid attacks, with an emergency protocol in preparation. Lithuania’s EU Presidency Tech Contract: Telia Lithuania won a tender to provide connectivity for Lithuania’s 2027 EU Council Presidency, covering six months of high-level meetings. Education Funding Overhaul: Lithuania’s government plans to scrap per-pupil headcount funding and move to a cost-based model tied to real school operating expenses and geography. Moldova Reintegration Diplomacy: Lithuania’s ambassador met Moldova’s deputy PM for reintegration, reaffirming support for Moldova’s territorial integrity. Lithuania Readies U.S. Presence: Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius discussed hosting permanent U.S. troops and said intelligence shows no near-term sign of a large-scale Russian attack.