US to Reduce Troops in Europe; NATO Chief Says Defense Plans Unaffected
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated in Brussels that the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Europe will not harm the alliance's defense plans. The announcement, made after a dispute between US President Trump and German Chancellor Merz over Iran, has unsettled Europe. Rutte explained the troops are rotational and the US strategic shift to Asia is an expected adjustment. European allies are seeking clarification from the US, and it is also anticipated that Washington will reduce the total number of forces available to NATO.