Air Security & Deterrence: NATO staged a large U.S.-led air exercise near Russia’s Kaliningrad, with fighter jets, AWACS surveillance and electronic-warfare aircraft including the EA-37B Compass Call, as allies step up drills around the Suwalki Gap. Energy Diplomacy: Ukraine and Lithuania signed a declaration to deepen energy cooperation ahead of winter, including joint renovation of facilities, energy storage, gas diversification and a new coordination group. U.S.-Lithuania Defense Politics: Lithuania is preparing a response to a U.S. Defense Department questionnaire on its stance toward Trump’s foreign policy, including defense spending, base access and cooperation in international missions. National Security Scrutiny: Lithuania’s State Security Department will conduct an additional review of new Lithuanian Airports board member Oleksandras Laneckis amid claims of Belarus/Russia links, including past work advising Belarusian aviation institutions and pro-Russian media activity. Legal & Arbitration Costs: Lithuania approved extra funding of over €0.6m for international arbitration disputes tied to the Belarusian potash transit ban, with Belaruskali seeking billions.