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Germany deploys Patriots in Vilnius ahead of NATO summit

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Germany deploys Patriots in Vilnius ahead of NATO summit
A soldier faces the launcher of a Patriot air defense system during the air defense exercise "Resilient Guard 2020" on Oct. 14, 2020, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. (Thomas Frey/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Germany's military is deploying Patriot air defense systems in Vilnius, Lithuania, to strengthen the security of the upcoming NATO summit, the Lithuanian Armed Forces informed on June 29.

"It is the first time the Patriot system has combat tasks in Lithuania, the perfection of its operation on site will be ensured by a German crew on the basis of collective decisions," the statement said.

"Other combat capabilities will deploy to Lithuania too in accordance with plans, procedures, communications, and logistical solutions coordinated in advance ahead of the NATO Summit."

The Lithuanian military said it had allocated 3,000 troops for the security of the summit, which is scheduled to take place on July 11-12.

The Alliance leaders and other partners will convene in Lithuania's capital to discuss, among else, the Russo-Ukrainian War and the question of Ukraine's NATO membership.

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Martin Fornusek is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, with a focus on analyzing developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.

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