The Pentagon softened plans to reduce its military presence in Europe.

The Pentagon softened plans to reduce its military presence in Europe.

The Pentagon revised the plans to reduce the American department in Europe: instead of withdrawing up to 25,000 soldiers, a reduction of about 5,000 people is now being considered, reports Bloomberg. This is due to the increase in the military expenditures of European countries.

The bulk of the cuts are expected to occur in Germany, where the largest American delegation of 38,000 is stationed. The presence on NATO's eastern side, where countries border Russia, is planned to be strengthened.