European Nato allies have mostly replaced the assets that the US has cut from its rescue plans in case of a war in Europe, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe John Stringer said in an interview.Stringer made the assurance ahead of the alliance’s summit in Ankara next week, at which allies will try to smooth over recent announcements by the US signalling that it is pivoting away from the continent.“European allies have definitely stepped up in terms of backfilling the adjustment in the US forces in Europe,” said Stringer, adding this was a demonstration of “a stronger Europe in a stronger Nato”.
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Europe has replaced most US cuts within Nato, top commander says
European NATO allies have largely compensated for US asset reductions in war contingency plans for Europe, according to Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe John Stringer. This assurance comes before the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, where allies aim to address recent US signals of a pivot away from the continent.
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European NATO allies have largely compensated for US asset reductions in war contingency plans for Europe, according to Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe John Stringer. This assurance comes before the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, where allies aim to address recent US signals of a pivot away from the continent. Stringer stated that European allies have "stepped up" to fill the gaps left by adjustments in US forces in Europe. He characterized this as a sign of a "stronger Europe in a stronger Nato."
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The situation demonstrates a stronger Europe in a stronger Nato.
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European allies have stepped up in backfilling the adjustment in US forces in Europe.
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European Nato allies have mostly replaced US assets cut from rescue plans for a war in Europe.
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The US is signalling a pivot away from Europe.
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