Lithuania Security Alert: Lithuania warned of possible Russian “hostile actions” and ordered the Security Service to tighten protection of strategic facilities, citing rising incidents tied to the war in Ukraine and drone incursions across the region. NATO Readiness Debate: NATO’s top commander said Russia is “not looking for a conflict,” but German army chief warnings and satellite-based reporting keep pressure on allies to be ready for a potential Russian move by 2029. EU Migration Overhaul: The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum entered into force on June 12, with member states starting implementation of a new common framework for asylum and migration management. Taiwan Diplomacy Shift: The “Dumpling Alliance” label for Eastern Europe’s pro-Taiwan push is fading as countries, including Lithuania, recalibrate toward a more cautious balance between Taiwan ties and China’s economic leverage. Vilnius International Spotlight: Vilnius hosted the World Apostolic Congress on Mercy, drawing thousands of participants and spotlighting Lithuania’s Divine Mercy roots. Fact-Checking in Vilnius: GlobalFact 2026 in Vilnius (June 17-19) will announce IFCN award winners, with finalists previewed ahead of the conference. Tech & Mobility: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) was approved for Belgium, and Lithuania is among the earlier EU approvals—raising new questions about how quickly rules are catching up with supervised autonomy.