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epa10375553 Czech soldiers drive a Leopard 2A4 tank during a ceremony for the hand over of the symbolic key of the tank to the Czech army, in Praslavice, Czech Republic, 21 December 2022. The Czech Republic is to receive a total of 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks and a Bueffel armored recovery vehicle as a gift from Germany under the German government's 'Ringtausch' programme in return for deliveries of older tanks from Czech army depots to Ukraine. In addition to the tanks, the delivery will include an initial package of spare parts, ammunition and a three-year service support from the supplier, which includes training of Czech soldiers. The value of the donation exceeds 3.85 billion Czech crown (159 million euro). The rest of the military equipment is expected to be delivered to the Czech Republic next year. EPA/VLADIMIR PRYCEK