U.S.-Lithuania Defence Update: More than 1,000 U.S. service members and equipment have started withdrawing from Lithuania after a rotational deployment, while the next rotation’s timing and size remain “under review,” with Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas saying Vilnius has assurances the presence will continue but details are still unclear. Shelter Readiness: A drone alert in Vilnius exposed “blind spots” in Lithuania’s shelter access, with residents reporting locked underground shelters and poor upkeep just as the region faces spillover risks from the Ukraine war. NATO Parliamentary Push: NATO PA lawmakers meeting in Vilnius adopted a declaration urging parliaments to help turn defence pledges into “combat-ready” capabilities ahead of the Ankara summit, including accelerating delivery timelines for the 5% GDP goal. EU Defence Finance (SAFE): The EU’s €150bn SAFE rearmament borrowing plan is drawing pushback, with disputes over how much member states must spend and how procurement rules will work in practice. Ukraine-Lithuania Tech Cooperation: Ukraine and Lithuania signed a letter of intent for “Brave Lithuania,” a joint grant program to fund defence innovation, especially unmanned systems and electronic warfare. Inflation Watch: Eurozone inflation rose to 3.2% in May, with energy and services driving pressure and strengthening expectations for ECB rate action.