The U.S. Army in Europe confirmed on Wednesday that the withdrawal of a military division from Romania does not mean a "withdrawal" from the European continent. Romania's Ministry of Defense stated on Wednesday that the United States has informed Romania and its allies that it will reduce a portion of its forces deployed on NATO's eastern flank in Europe.
USA Clarifies Troop Redeployment in Europe, Not Withdrawal
U.S. European Command clarified that reducing the military contingent in Romania is a force realignment, not a complete withdrawal of troops from the continent. The decision will affect forces deployed on NATO's eastern flank.