Baltic Security & Defence Industry: Britain says it will replace tanks in its Lithuania brigade with drones, while also planning to boost troop numbers in Estonia—an explicit shift toward more mobile, skilled forces against Russia. Lithuania–Latvia Air Connectivity Risk: Lithuania is drafting contingency steps if AirBaltic cuts capacity or exits, after Fitch put the airline and its bonds on negative watch; Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga are all served. Baltic Energy Resilience: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania signed a deal to share and jointly procure critical electricity reserve equipment, with a future regional crisis reserve mechanism. Lithuanian Navy Capability: Naval Group and Lithuanian research institutions launched SHIELD Lab to support R&D for Lithuania’s Multi-Purpose Offshore Patrol Vessel, including an updated MP-OPV design. EU Sanctions on Russia: The EU adopted its 21st Russia sanctions package, publishing 218 new sanctioned entities and widening coverage to banks, drone makers, ship services and crypto platforms. Baltic Banking Shake-up: OTP Bank agreed to acquire Luminor, ending the long Nordic-only ownership pattern and reshaping Baltic financial competition. Cyber & Surveillance Risk: Investigators warn that apps marketed as Lithuanian may route data to Belarus and Russia, raising concerns about surveillance of political exiles. Ukraine Aid: Ireland announced €125m for Ukraine, including non-lethal military equipment and energy infrastructure restoration. Global Mobility Snapshot: Malaysia remains the world’s 7th most powerful passport in the Henley index, with Lithuania and Latvia listed among the top tier.