Church Accountability: New Lithuanian Church abuse cases have reignited calls for an independent investigation after prosecutors announced further criminal charges against priests, with activists pressing for stronger child-protection oversight. Energy Governance: ESO’s CEO has submitted a resignation letter amid scrutiny over storm-related power grid failures, as ministers weigh how well recommendations were implemented after past outages. National Security: Lithuania’s military says Russian “Gerbera” drones were redirected by electronic warfare, and it’s expanding air-defense coverage under “Vilnius Shield,” while acknowledging gaps remain. Parliament & Nuclear Policy: Seimas speaker Juozas Olekas says Lithuania plans to remove the constitutional ban on deploying nuclear weapons in early 2027, arguing the clause no longer fits NATO reality. EU Ukraine Funding: Lithuania’s MEP Petras Auštrevičius urges EU states not to let objections block using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine beyond 2027. Foreign Policy: Lithuania’s deputy foreign minister Kristupas Vaitiekūnas visited Ukraine, highlighting winter support and frontline lessons for Lithuania. Border Regime: Ukraine has imposed a special one-kilometer border strip regime along Russia/Belarus, restricting entry and movement during martial law. Transport & Economy: Lithuanian airports reported August passenger growth (about +10% year-on-year), with Vilnius leading. Regional Security Drills: Moldovan troops trained in Lithuania during “Strong Griffin 2026” alongside NATO partners.