Rutte: US troop cuts in Europe are expected and orderly

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NATO chief Mark Rutte says the U.S. pullback in Europe—reducing brigades from four to three and altering a long-range Tomahawk-capable unit—will occur in a structured, expected way and won’t undermine NATO plans, as Washington pivots toward Asia; Poland seeks clarity over the changes, Germany cautions about timing, and the move underscores a broader debate on peacetime capabilities and alliance readiness.
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