The Pentagon has revised its plan to reduce its military presence in Europe: it is now considering the withdrawal of about 5,000 American troops instead of 25,000, Bloomberg reports, citing sources familiar with the discussions.
According to the agency's interlocutors, this was influenced by the increase in European defense spending within NATO and the need to keep American forces in Europe to support operations in the Middle East.
Most of the cuts are expected to take place in Germany, where the largest American delegation is stationed.
At the same time, the United States plans to strengthen its presence on the eastern side of NATO. Countries bordering Russia offered to bear some of the costs.