European media: NATO European member states have started preparing for a possible reduction in the number of US troops stationed in Europe
According to news website "Euractiv", citing sources, NATO European member states have started preparing for a possible reduction in the number of US troops stationed on the European continent.
The report said: "NATO European allies have begun private preparations on how NATO should respond to the possible reduction in the number of US troops stationed on the European continent."
The article pointed out that NATO European member states are confident that US President Trump will reduce the current number of about 80,000 US troops stationed in Europe and transfer them to Asia and the Middle East.
According to the website, NATO European member states will not be able to find alternatives to the US military in the coming years.
The website added: "With Trump returning to the White House, European allies are discussing various plans to withdraw 10,000 to 20,000 US troops."
The NATO summit was held in The Hague, Netherlands from June 24 to 25. NATO leaders decided to increase defense spending from 2% of GDP to 5% by 2035.
On June 26, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated at a press conference that increased defense spending by NATO members would not affect Russia's security.
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