Ukraine Flag Day Diplomacy: Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda arrived in Kyiv ahead of Independence Day, delivering a Ukrainian-language speech and pledging continued support until victory, while Nordic-Baltic leaders gathered for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Nordic-Baltic Air Defense Push: Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen said Denmark will keep backing Ukraine with weapons and air defense “for as long as it takes,” as NB8 leaders discussed accelerating a coordinated missile defense approach. Aid Commitments: Norway’s Jonas Gahr Støre pledged Ukraine support of about $9.2B in 2027, matching 2026 levels under the Nansen Support Programme. Security Pressure on Russia: Estonia’s foreign minister marked the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact anniversary by arguing Russia’s behavior is unchanged since the secret protocols that enabled Baltic occupation. Lithuania in the Spotlight Abroad: A Lithuanian estate agent faces extradition to Cyprus after a French court rejected her appeal over alleged property usurpation tied to occupied areas. Energy Deal: Equinor and Poland’s Orlen signed a three-year crude supply agreement that will feed refineries in Poland, Lithuania and the Czech Republic. Hybrid War Concerns: Western reporting says Russia is targeting European arms factories via sabotage, with Latvia and Estonia linked to recent incidents.