NATO Drills Near Kaliningrad: NATO carried out unannounced large-scale exercises over Poland and the Baltics, using AWACS, tankers, F-35s and electronic warfare assets, as Lithuania and Poland keep a close watch on Russia’s activity. Lithuania Nuclear Ban Reversal: Lithuania is set to scrap a constitutional ban on foreign bases and nuclear weapons, a move critics warn could deepen nuclear risks while Europe rearmes. Belarus Journalist Expelled: A Prague court upheld the Czech government’s decision to expel Belarusian journalist Natalia Sudliankova, accused of working for Russia’s GRU, citing classified grounds. Belarus–Finland Diplomatic Cut: Minsk quietly ordered its embassy in Finland to close from Sept. 1, with consular services redirected abroad. Border Pressure and Migration Tunnels: Latvia detained 28 migrants after discovering a tunnel from Belarus; Moldova also moved to harden border checkpoints amid drone attacks. Poland’s “East Shield” Expands: Poland is building fortifications and plans the “East Sword” for long-range precision deterrence, with German sappers helping. Belarus Militarization Claims: Belarusian intelligence reports allege Minsk is integrating into Russia’s war machine and recruiting via a national-domain portal. Consumer Rules Tightened: Belarusian prosecutors forced online stores to remove clauses letting them cancel orders or change prices after purchase.