US plans on pulling out 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe
(MENAFN) The US is contemplating the withdrawal of up to 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe, according to NBC News, citing unnamed sources. This potential move comes as President Donald Trump engages in negotiations with Russia to settle the Ukraine conflict while shifting focus to China.
These troops are part of the 20,000 US personnel deployed in 2022 under former President Joe Biden’s administration after tensions escalated over Ukraine. The withdrawal could involve troops stationed in Romania and Poland, both NATO members near Russia's border.
European officials have expressed concerns that reducing troop numbers might lead to fears within NATO about the US abandoning the alliance in the face of the Russian threat. Experts, including former US Defense official Seth Jones, argue that this could weaken US military posture and embolden Russia to increase its influence in Europe.
With nearly 84,000 US troops stationed in Europe as of early 2025, the proposed drawdown aligns with the Trump administration's push for European NATO members to take on greater defense responsibilities while focusing on containing China. Meanwhile, talks with Russia aim to explore the roots of the Ukraine conflict, including NATO’s expansion, which has long been a point of contention for Moscow.
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