Nuclear Policy Shock: Lithuania’s parliament is set to remove a Cold War-era constitutional ban on hosting weapons of mass destruction by early 2027, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warning any Russian nukes would be aimed at Lithuania. Ukraine War Spillover: Russian drones struck near the Ukraine–Poland border, including a train incident involving European security figures; Ukraine’s FM called it “terror knocking” at the EU and NATO. Lithuania Airspace Alert: Vilnius Airport briefly closed and NATO jets were scrambled after a suspected drone sighting—then authorities confirmed it was a flock of birds, reopening the airport within about 38 minutes. Energy Support Talks: Lithuania’s PM Mindaugas Sinkevičius met Ukraine’s PM Serhii Koretskyi in Lutsk to discuss continued support for Ukraine’s energy sector and business community, including war-risk insurance and winter aid. Local Tensions: Viral footage showed Lithuanian bikers disrupting Friday prayers at a Kaunas mosque with loud music and a pig’s head, drawing condemnation from politicians and community members. Arctic Diplomacy: European leaders arrived in Finland’s Rovaniemi for an Arctic summit focused on the region’s economy and security, with Lithuania among the attending states. Sports: Latvia won the men’s FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup Crelan 2026 and the Netherlands took the women’s title.