US details plan to withdraw about 12,000 troops from Germany
Some US troops would reposition to the Black Sea region and some could temporarily be deployed in waves to the Baltics, which is likely to irk Moscow
29 July 2020 - 17:51
Washington — The US military has unveiled plans to withdraw about 12,000 troops from Germany following a decision by President Donald Trump, but said on Wednesday that it will keep nearly half of them in Europe to address tension with Russia.
Trump announced his intention last month to cut the 36,000-strong US troop contingent in Germany to 25,000, faulting the close US ally for failing to meet Nato’s defence spending target and accusing it of taking advantage of the US on trade...
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