Why American troops are pulling out of Europe

Stock markets are falling, oil prices are dropping, and according to predictions from leading global experts, even light crude oils like Arab Light, Brent, WTI (West Texas Intermediate), and Dubai Crude are expected to cost $40 per barrel during the summer months. As for Russia's heavy and impurity-laden oil, Urals, the question may arise whether Urals will even be able to enter international markets, including the Chinese and Indian markets.

Against this backdrop of current trade, economic, and financial turmoil, the Trump administration is adding more fuel to the fire. Washington has decided to withdraw 10,000 U.S. soldiers from Eastern Europe, who were deployed there to reinforce the eastern borders of Europe under the Biden administration. Today, the White House asserts that there is no threat to U.S. security from the European continent, claiming that NATO European countries are now capable of defending themselves. However, there is a threat to the U.S. from the North, South, and from China. Therefore, the withdrawn troops from Europe will be redeployed to more critical areas.

"In other words, Washington has made it clear to the Kremlin that the U.S. does not consider Russia a threat, and that U.S. security interests lie at its own borders and in Asia, not on the European continent."

The reduction of U.S. military presence in Europe will free up resources to deter China from aggression against Taiwan. The current U.S. administration sees this as the highest priority. Additionally, the withdrawal of certain U.S. combat units from Eastern Europe will save money for investments in innovative equipment and weapons.

Currently, about 80,000 American troops are stationed in Europe, serving as a significant deterrent to Vladimir Putin from attacking the Baltic States and Poland in the coming years, should a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia be reached, giving the Russian army a chance to recover and rearm.

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About the author. Rostyslav Demchuk, journalist, expert on Euro-Atlantic issues.

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