Trump Considers Cutting Military Presence in Italy and Spain TEC News / AFP May 1, 2026 Some or all of the 12,662 active-duty U.S. troops in Italy—and 3,814 in Spain—could be pulled out of Europe.
Germany Slaps Down Brussels Over Ukraine ‘Peacekeeping’ Force Michael Curzon September 3, 2025 Even if it wanted to discuss troop deployment, the EU has “no authority” to do so.
We Should All Stop Pretending There Will Be European Troops in Ukraine Rafael Pinto Borges September 3, 2025 Europe’s best move would be to stop resisting Trump, admit it can’t shoulder Ukraine alone, and push for a bitter but necessary negotiated peace over endless war.
Divided Europe: Clashing Messages on Ukraine Troops Zoltán Kottász September 1, 2025 Von der Leyen touts “precise plans” for deployment, but Berlin and others reject the idea as politically toxic.
Ukraine Troop Deployment ‘Pledges’: European Hesitation Dominates Zoltán Kottász August 19, 2025 Russia has made it clear it will not accept NATO soldiers stationed in Ukraine.
