Nuclear Deterrence Talks: Lithuania’s Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas confirmed “discussions are ongoing” with the U.S. about possible deployment of American nuclear weapons, even as Lithuania’s constitution bans weapons of mass destruction and President Gitanas Nausėda has floated changing it for security reasons. Regional Security & NATO Posture: Lithuania and Poland also confirmed talks on expanding NATO nuclear deterrence roles, while NATO launched the scaled-down BALTOPS 26 naval exercise in the Baltic Sea near Russia, with Lithuania among participating countries. U.S. Troop Rotation Uncertainty: Reports say over a thousand U.S. troops are leaving Lithuania as Washington reviews the next rotation, leaving timing unclear for replacements. Visa Pressure on Russians: 11 European countries, including Lithuania, appealed to the EU Commission to tighten Schengen visa rules for Russians, arguing “visa tourism” undermines uneven enforcement. Drone-Defense Cooperation: Ukraine plans to send counter-drone experts to Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Romania to share experience and interceptor know-how. Local Economy Watch: Lithuania’s airports hit record passenger numbers in May, with Vilnius leading, and new data shows widening wage gaps between regions. Justice Case: A 23-year-old woman wanted in Lithuania for serious child sex offences was arrested in Northern Ireland after being found hiding in a wardrobe, with extradition court next.