U.S. to Scale Back Troops on NATO's Eastern Front

The United States has announced plans to cut the number of troops stationed on Europe’s eastern flank, including those at Romania’s Mihail Kogalniceanu air base. This notification was confirmed by Romania's defense ministry.

This strategic realignment follows the administration of President Donald Trump urging European allies to take more responsibility for their security. The focus of U.S. military strategy is pivoting towards its own borders and the Indo-Pacific region.

While approximately 1,000 U.S. troops will continue to operate in Romania, it is uncertain how many will be withdrawn. Concerns persist across NATO’s eastern flank about potential impacts, though Trump previously indicated a possible troop increase in Poland.