Event Brief
NATO expects US troop cuts from Europe to take years
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
Summary: NATO’s top commander said the U.S. will withdraw more troops from Europe over several years.
WHO: NATO’s top commander
WHAT: Said the U.S. troop withdrawal from Europe will take place over years
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 1:13 PM ET
WHERE: Belgium
WHY: To give allies time to develop capabilities to replace the troops being pulled out
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