Nuclear Deterrence Clash: Lithuania’s parliament is moving to remove a Cold War-era constitutional ban on hosting weapons of mass destruction, with Speaker Juozas Olekas saying the change could come in early 2027; Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov and Medvedev responded with stark warnings that any nuclear weapons on Lithuanian soil would be aimed at Russia and that NATO’s Article 5 would not protect Vilnius in a conflict. Defense Procurement Update: Lithuania’s HIMARS rocket delivery will be delayed, but officials say troops are trained and a temporary borrowing plan from the US National Guard could plug gaps. Belarus Migration Shift: Lithuania is tightening rules that will make it “almost impossible” for many Belarusians to apply for work residence permits from November 1, even if formal restrictions aren’t written as a ban. Energy & Industry: Lithuania is weighing a possible electricity price credit for large industrial firms, while Lithuania-based laser and robotics firms highlight new ultrafast laser manufacturing opportunities as robotics investment surges. Hybrid Threats & Security: Russia’s nuclear threats and broader warnings come alongside reports of Russian hybrid pressure across Europe’s eastern flank, keeping Baltic security high on the agenda.