Vytautas Jonas Žukas

Vytautas Jonas Žukas is a retired Lithuanian army general who served as the Chief of Defence of Lithuania from 2014 to 2018. He has extensive experience in military leadership and operations, particularly in the context of NATO and regional security. His insights into military strategy and operations are highly regarded, and he has been vocal in discussions regarding Lithuania's defense posture and international military cooperation. In the recent news, he was mentioned in the context of the disappearance of four U.S. soldiers during exercises in Lithuania, where he clarified that the Lithuanian military does not have command over U.S. forces and cannot dictate their actions or routes.