Lithuanian-US Defence Rotation: Lithuania says the US rotation cycle is ongoing and it’s waiting for details on the next deployment, after about 1,000 American troops and equipment left following the last rotation. NATO Eastern Flank & Drones: Germany’s new 45th Armoured Brigade is operating in Lithuania’s Pabradė area during NATO’s Freedom Shield exercises, deploying 350 drones, while US soldiers trialed the Ukraine-proven Helsing HX-2 in Lithuania under Project Flytrap, reporting successful target engagements. EU Migration Solidarity: Cyprus and Lithuania signed a memorandum to relocate international protection applicants from Cyprus to Lithuania under the EU migration pact’s solidarity mechanism. EU Carbon Border Rules: EU economy ministers agreed to tighten when the bloc can suspend the carbon emissions fee on imports, with Lithuania among countries that declined to back the plan. EU Pay Transparency: Lithuania is among the first EU states transposing the Pay Transparency Directive, expanding employer duties around recruitment pay transparency and pay-structure reporting. Legal/Justice Watch: Lithuania is awaiting information on a new rotation of US forces, while Interpol search steps are discussed for convicted tax evader Kandrotas if he is confirmed abroad. Belarus Crackdown: Belarusian authorities are accused of targeting students and families tied to the European Humanities University, with searches and detentions reported. Energy Links: Naftogaz secured long-term LNG regasification capacity at Klaipėda for 2033–2044, strengthening Ukraine’s supply planning via Lithuania.