U.S.Reduces Troops on NATO Eastern Flank.
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The US will have fewer soldiers near Ukraine. This is on the borders of NATO countries. Allied countries are worried about security problems now with Russia.
Romania said the US is moving to the Indo-Pacific area. The number of allied soldiers will stay high. This number will be more than before Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
The US military confirmed the change, but said it supports NATO. Some think Russia may test the alliance now. There are usually many US troops in Europe, around 80,000-100,000.
NATO has added to its defenses on its east side. This is near Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine. They did this because of problems with drones, balloons, and Russian planes.
One US army team will go back to America. Other US soldiers will not come to Europe to replace them. The US said this is not leaving Europe or NATO.
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Why will the US have fewer soldiers near Ukraine?
The US will have fewer soldiers near Ukraine because they are moving to the Indo-Pacific area.
How many US troops are usually in Europe?
There are usually around 80,000-100,000 US troops in Europe.
What has NATO done to its defenses?
NATO has added to its defenses on its east side near Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine.
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