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Trump reverses course, announces 5,000 additional U.S. troops for Poland

The United States will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, President Donald Trump announced on May 21, citing his support for newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki, reversing days of uncertainty over U.S. force deployments in Europe.

22 May, 12:18 PM

U.S. cuts number of military brigades stationed in Europe to 2021 levels

The Pentagon has decided to reduce the number of Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) in Europe from four to three, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced in a statement on May 20.

20 May, 10:10 AM

Hegseth’s Poland troop halt stuns Pentagon and rattles European allies

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s last-minute decision to halt the deployment of 4,000 U.S. troops to Poland caught Pentagon staff and European allies off guard, Politico reported on May 14.

15 May, 11:13 AM

U.S. begins withdrawing 5,000 troops from Grafenwoehr base in Germany

The United States has begun withdrawing about 5,000 troops from the Grafenwoehr training area in Germany, German tabloid Bild reported on May 4.

4 May, 07:01 PM

Kallas reacts to U.S. decision to withdraw troops from Germany

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she was surprised by a U.S. decision to withdraw troops from Germany, speaking to reporters before a European Political Community meeting in Yerevan, according to Ukrinform on May 4.

4 May, 01:37 PM

Pentagon rethinks drone tactics after Ukraine’s Cobweb operation

U.S. troops simulated a drone attack during exercises at a Florida airbase based on Ukraine’s “Cobweb” operation, Defense One reported on Apr. 23.

25 April, 08:19 PM

U.S. sends thousands of troops, F-35s and warships to Persian Gulf

The U.S. military is deploying thousands of Marines and sailors to the Middle East to potentially reinforce its grouping amid the war with Iran, Newsmax reported on March 19, citing four U.S. officials speaking on the condition of anonymity.

20 March, 09:30 AM

Poland confident US troop cuts in Europe won’t affect Its 10,000-strong contingent

Planned U.S. military reductions in Europe will not affect the 10,000-strong American contingent in Poland, the country’s National Security Bureau chief Dariusz Łukowski said in an interview with Polish outlet RP on June 4.

4 June 2025, 05:48 PM

Trump administration weighs pulling thousands of U.S. troops from South Korea

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering withdrawing thousands of American troops from South Korea, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources on May 23.

23 May 2025, 12:19 PM

Estonia warns Europe must lead against Russia as U.S. wavers

Europe still holds significant leverage over Russia, despite Moscow’s continued aggression and the possibility of a U.S. troop withdrawal from Europe, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said in an interview with RND on Feb. 27.

27 February 2025, 10:18 AM

Kremlin denies asking U.S. to withdraw troops from Eastern Europe

Russia did not demand that the United States withdraw its troops from Eastern Europe during recent talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Feb. 21, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

21 February 2025, 06:45 PM

Washington eyes troop cuts in Europe, prioritizes Asia, Mexico

The United States may withdraw a significant number of its troops from Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said during a closed-door meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference, NBC News reported on Feb. 20, citing five sources.

20 February 2025, 11:44 AM

Trump dismisses idea of pulling U.S. troops from Europe: “I wouldn’t want to do that”

U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not plan to withdraw American troops from Europe because “no one is asking for that,” Financial Times reported on Feb. 19.

19 February 2025, 10:49 AM

Vance may announce major US military pullout from Europe

U.S. Vice President JD Vance may announce a significant withdrawal of American troops from Europe during his visit to Germany, the Munich Security Conference’s chairman Christoph Heusgen said on Feb. 14, according to the tabloid Bild.

14 February 2025, 01:29 PM

Vance to Russia: Negotiate or face tougher sanctions and U.S. troops

The option of sending U.S. troops to Ukraine if Russia does not negotiate in good faith remains "on the table," Vice President JD Vance said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal published on Feb. 14.

14 February 2025, 08:36 AM

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