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The US on Oct 29 said it would pull some troops out from Nato’s eastern flank. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Other NATO members will provide troops to fill the void created by the departure of US soldiers from Romania, the country's Foreign Minister Oana Toiu told RFE/RL, leaving the alliance with a “stronger" presence.
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 United States has informed allies that it is pulling some U.S. troops from NATO’s eastern flank, including Romania, a decision that has infuriated the Republican chairs of the House and
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The United States is withdrawing its troops from Romania amid growing Russian provocations on NATO's eastern flank
It is claimed to be just an "adjustment" and stated that it is "not a sign of reduced commitment" to the Alliance. However, the decision marks the path the country intends to follow in the immediate future.
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The US draws down troops on NATO's eastern flank as Europe frets about a security vacuum
The U.S. confirmed on Wednesday that it will reduce its troop presence on NATO’s borders with Ukraine but shed no light on any future cuts, as its allies worry about a security gap being created at a time when Russia is increasingly confrontational.
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Romania on edge — U.S. troop drawdown sparks security fears along NATO’s frontline
The United States will reduce the number of troops stationed on NATO’s eastern flank, including Romania’s Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base. Romania’s defense ministry said the move reflects shifting U.S.
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.