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German defense minister: Planned US troop withdrawal ‘regrettable’

Germany’s defense minister on Friday described the planned withdrawal of some 12,000 U.S. troops from her country as “regrettable,” while suggesting it underlines the need for Europe to do more for its own security.

3 years ago

U.S. and German flags fly outside 12th Combat Aviation Brigade Headquarters overlooking the Katterbach Army Airfield in Ansbach, Germany

Russia welcomes prospect of American troop pullback from Germany

Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday welcomed President Donald Trump’s reported plan to withdraw more than a quarter of U.S. troops from Germany, saying it would help bolster security in Europe.

3 years ago

Germany: American troop reduction could harm NATO security

Germany’s defense minister suggested Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s reported plans to withdraw more than a quarter of American troops out of Germany could weaken not only the NATO alliance but the U.S. itself.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

3 years ago

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