Pentagon weighs pulling nearly a third of U.S. forces from Europe
The Pentagon is considering withdrawing 25,000 or more US troops and equipment from Europe despite NATO allies' warnings about growing Russian aggression.
According to seven current and former US and Western officials, the Pentagon is weighing a drastic plan to pull planes, ships, weapons, and tens of thousands of US troops from Europe. The potential drawdown of 25,000 or more forces comes despite warnings from NATO allies about a growing threat posed by Russia.
- Potential drawdown of 25,000+ troops equals nearly a third of US forces in Europe
- NATO allies warn of a growing threat posed by Russian aggression
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The potentially drastic drawdown of 25,000 or more U. S. troops comes amid warnings from NATO allies about a growing threat posed by Russia.
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