U.S. Is Withdrawing Some Troops From Eastern Europe
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Romanian officials said the shift reflects Washington’s growing focus on the Indo-Pacific, though analysts warn it could embolden Russia to test the alliance’s resolve.
The US said Wednesday it would pull some troops out from NATO's eastern flank, denying the move amounted to an American withdrawal from Europe. France's defense minister said the country remains committed 'to the collective defense of the European continent.
It is the first announcement of the Trump administration’s plans to scale back forces in Europe, where the U.S. has underpinned security since World War II.