US planning to pull 40,000 troops from Europe as Trump-Nato rift widens

US planning to pull 40,000 troops from Europe as Trump-Nato rift widens

The Pentagon is considering a sweeping reduction in the US military presence in Europe that could see tens of thousands of troops withdrawn along with aircraft, naval assets and other military capabilities, according to current and former US and Western officials familiar with the deliberations. The proposed reduction could involve around 25,000 troops, which is…

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‘Europe Will Thank Donald’: UK Defence Secretary Says Trump Forced Allies To Stand On Their Own Feet

‘Europe Will Thank Donald’: UK Defence Secretary Says Trump Forced Allies To Stand On Their Own Feet

Last Updated:July 26, 2026, 7:01 PM IST UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said Europe would one day thank Donald Trump for forcing NATO allies to spend more on defence and reduce reliance on the US. Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, France’s President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump join NATO leaders for a family photo…

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