Nuclear Debate in Lithuania: Lithuania’s parliament is preparing to remove a Cold War-era constitutional safeguard against hosting weapons of mass destruction, with Speaker Juozas Olekas saying the change could come by early 2027—prompting sharp Kremlin warnings that any Russian nuclear weapons placed in Lithuania would be aimed at Vilnius. Belarus Drills by the Suwałki Gap: Belarus staged command-staff exercises near the Suwałki Corridor, practicing border coverage and anti-sabotage tasks, as Lithuania and Poland watch for escalation risk along NATO’s key land link. Drone Incident and Diplomatic Fallout: President Gitanas Nausėda confirmed a Russian Gerbera drone entered Lithuania from Belarus and was shot down by NATO fighters, with Lithuania sending a strong protest note to Minsk over the airspace violation. US Charges Russian Assassination Network: The US Justice Department unsealed charges tied to a Russian intelligence-linked global plot involving recruitment for killings and sabotage across the US and Europe, including alleged targeting of Lithuania. Belarus Prisoner Releases in Exchange for Sanctions Relief: Belarus freed 25 political prisoners to Lithuania, with US envoy John Coale saying the deal followed Washington easing sanctions on two Belarusian companies and more releases are expected. Canada Joins JEF Push: Canada formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force, a move that deepens European defense coordination and includes Lithuania among member states.