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NATO Commander Says 5,000 U.S. Troop Pullout Won't Weaken Defenses

Published 19 May 2026

NATO's top military commander said Tuesday that a U.S. decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Europe will not compromise the alliance's defenses, while indicating the move is part of a longer-term shift in American force posture. The announcement of the drawdown, made by U.S.

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