US Republicans Warn Germany Troop Cuts Undermine Deterrence
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The chairs of the U.S. House and Senate Armed Services Committees, Representative Mike Johnson and Senator John Warner, criticized Germany’s decision to withdraw 5,000 service personnel, arguing it could weaken deterrence against Russia.
Johnson and Warner said the reduction risked sending the wrong signal to Moscow, potentially emboldening Russian aggression. They called for a reassessment of the troop drawdown to maintain a credible deterrent posture.
The comments come amid growing concerns in Washington about the balance of power in Eastern Europe and the need for a unified NATO response to Russian activities.
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