Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
Two senior US Republican lawmakers, Roger Wicker and Mike Rogers, criticized the Pentagon's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, arguing it could weaken deterrence against Russia. They主张 relocating the troops further east in Europe instead of reducing the US military presence. The move has sparked concern among NATO allies about the stability of transatlantic security commitments.
- ▪Senator Roger Wicker and Representative Mike Rogers expressed concern that troop cuts could undermine deterrence against Russia.
- ▪Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated the withdrawal followed a review of theater requirements and ground conditions.
- ▪Germany's defense minister Boris Pistorius said the US military presence in Germany serves both German and American interests.
- ▪NATO is seeking clarification from the US on the troop withdrawal decision.
- ▪President Donald Trump indicated further troop reductions in Europe may occur, including in Italy and Spain.
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Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans18 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRobert GreenallBBC NewsGetty ImagesTwo senior US Republican lawmakers have criticised a decision by the Pentagon to cut 5,000 US troops stationed in Germany, saying it risked undermining deterrence and would send the wrong signal to Russia.Roger Wicker and Mike Rogers, who chair the Senate and House armed services committees respectively, said that rather than being withdrawn, those troops should be moved further east.Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell on Friday said the move followed a thorough review and recognised "theater requirements and conditions on the ground".On Saturday, President Donald Trump said further cuts could take place, without providing details.
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