Sanctions Crackdown: Austria says a Vienna-based firm falsified end-user certificates to ship EU-made CNC and metalworking equipment into Russia’s missile and fighter-jet supply chain, with a Belarusian director arrested and the network routed via shell companies across multiple countries including Lithuania. Baltic Security: Lithuania’s defence chief tells Reuters the region is “not naive” about possible Russian false-flag sabotage using Ukrainian drones, and Vilnius has boosted protection for critical infrastructure, including energy assets and key terminals. Drone Attack Probe: Germany’s Leipzig/Halle airport incident is under investigation after a bus driver spotted an explosive drone near Ukrainian Antonov aircraft; police say DNA traces and a recovered antenna may point to deliberate control tactics. Migration Pressure on the Border: Latvia launched Operation “Vilkatis” to coordinate border and police action against illegal migration from Belarus, using drones and other tech and sharing intelligence with Lithuania, Estonia and Poland. Lithuania in International Spotlight: Lithuania selected Andrius Blaževičius’ “How to Divorce During the War” for the Oscars’ international feature shortlist process. Finance Watch: Bank of Lithuania temporarily blocks Lux International Payment System from taking new and existing customers while it investigates.