NATO-Russia Tensions: European officials say they have no sign Russia is preparing a conventional attack on NATO or Baltic states, pushing back on claims that CIA chief John Ratcliffe’s Moscow trip was mainly about averting a direct strike. Baltic Hybrid Threats: Germany’s interior minister says hybrid attacks around the Baltic are escalating and calls for tighter EU coordination and funding as drone and sabotage incidents keep mounting. Lithuanian Defense Debate: A new Norstat survey for “Universal Defense” finds over 76% of Lithuanians back universal military conscription by 2030, with many also open to faster change. Ukraine War Spillover: Russia hit a Kyiv-area ammunition depot with drones, triggering major fires and casualties, as air raid sirens sounded repeatedly. Moldova-EU/NATO Link: Moldova marked Independence Day with a military parade and NATO equipment visibility, while a NATO Political Committee visit to Chisinau underscored deeper security ties. Disaster Watch: After Nepal–China flash floods, 261 foreign nationals are still unaccounted for, including people from Latvia and Lithuania, as rescue efforts continue.