Russia Nuclear Warhead Stockpile Grows; Armenia Relations Sour; Lithuanian Drone Scare a False Alarm

Russia has reportedly deployed the highest number of nuclear warheads in nine years, signaling a significant escalation in its strategic posture. This development comes amid increasingly strained relations between Armenia and Russia, with Yerevan reportedly seeking to distance itself from Moscow's influence. Meanwhile, a recent NATO fighter jet scramble over Lithuanian airspace, initially triggered by a potential drone sighting, was ultimately attributed to a flock of birds, highlighting the heightened state of alert in the region.