Wire›2026 05 02›Nato Seeks Clarity As Us To Withdraw 5 000 Troops From Germany Amid Rift With Eu

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NATO seeks clarity as US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid rift with Europe

Trump says he is considering pulling US troops from Italy and Spain as well, due to their opposition to the war against Iran; NATO says it shows Europe's need to invest in defense The post NATO seeks clarity as US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid rift with Europe appear

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NATO seeks clarity as US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid rift with EuropeTrump says he is considering pulling US troops from Italy and Spain as well, due to their opposition to the war against Iran; NATO says it shows Europe's need to invest in defense The post NATO seeks clarity as US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid rift with Europe appear
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