WP learned about the expectation in Europe of the possible withdrawal of 20 thousand American troops

European politicians expect the president USA Donald Trump may withdraw about 20,000 American troops from Europe amid disagreements with allies. This was reported on March 2 by the newspaper The Washington Post (WP) with reference to sources.

"The deepening rift between the Trump administration and European allies and proposals to reduce the number of American troops have increased Europe's concern about this," the article says.

According to the newspaper, such a measure is a "real nightmare" for the security of European countries. However, one of the sources claims that the withdrawal of the US military will be a "return to normal life" for the European side.

In addition, according to the authors of the article, European politicians want guarantees that the withdrawal of American troops from Europe will not be the result of an agreement between Trump and the Russian president Vladimir Putin.

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On February 19, the Financial Times noted that without Washington's support, the European Union (EU) countries They are not capable of conducting any military operation. At the same time it was reported that Europe fears withdrawal of American troops from the continent amid negotiations Moscow and Washington.