Baltic-Russia Diplomatic Clash: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have summoned Russian diplomats to reject Moscow’s latest claims about alleged Baltic “mass deportations” and Ukraine using Baltic airspace to strike Russia, with officials stressing the accusations are false and part of a wider Kremlin narrative. NATO Air Policing Upgrade: NATO is shifting the Baltic air policing mission to an air defence posture, authorising fighter jets to destroy aerial threats violating airspace without separate political sign-off, and granting Ämari Air Base official NATO operational status. Ankara Summit Fallout—Revolver Gift: Turkish President Erdoğan’s engraved revolvers with live ammunition for NATO leaders sparked customs and security headaches across Europe, including Lithuania’s president’s office showing a Gumüsay .357 Magnum display box. Lithuania-US Troop Planning: Lithuania’s defence minister says planning for a new US troop deployment is ongoing after the June rotation ended, with figures expected once finalised. Lithuanian Politics: The Electoral Commission has outlined parties and candidates for early Seimas elections in Ignalina district, with registration due July 13. EU Recovery Funds: The EU Council approved Hungary’s revised €10bn recovery plan and also backed amendments to several other countries’ plans, including Lithuania. Tech & Telecom: Tele2 won new Lithuanian spectrum blocks securing its network foundation until 2042, setting up a 5G Standalone race. Cybersecurity: Spain ranked third globally for attacks by Russian- and China-linked hackers, with public administration the main target.