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EPISODE · May 3, 2026 · 6 MIN

US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000

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As of May 4, 2026, the Pentagon has officially announced plans to withdraw approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany over the next 6 to 12 months. This reduction will return the U.S. troop presence in Europe to roughly 2022 levels, the period before Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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