Pentagon Reviewing Plan to Withdraw at Least 25,000 US Troops From Europe: Report

The Pentagon is weighing a plan to pull at least 25,000 US troops from Europe, with the possible drawdown reaching as many as 40,000 personnel, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.

The report said the potential reduction is part of a broader review by the Pentagon of the United States' military presence on the continent.

Details on the timeline, specific locations affected, and the rationale behind the potential drawdown were not fully outlined in the available reporting.

The United States currently maintains a significant troop presence across Europe, a legacy of decades of transatlantic security cooperation through NATO and bilateral arrangements with individual countries.

Anadolu Agency did not specify the source of the information regarding the Pentagon's deliberations, and there was no immediate confirmation from US defense officials on the scale or timing of any withdrawal.

Any significant reduction in US forces stationed in Europe would likely have implications for NATO's collective defense posture and for European allies who have relied on American military presence as a deterrent, particularly amid heightened tensions with Russia in recent years.

Further details on the Pentagon's review and any final decisions were not immediately available.