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\n\nThe Pentagon is considering a drastic plan to pull planes, ships, weapons and tens of thousands of U.S. troops from Europe, despite warnings from NATO allies about the growing threat of Russian aggression, according to seven current and former U.S. and Western officials. The reduction could be roughly one-third of all U.S. troops in Europe, or about 25,000 — or it could be even larger, as much as half, or up to 40,000 troops.
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\n\nIf carried out, it would be the most significant scaling back of the 80,000-strong U.S. military presence in Europe since the aftermath of the Cold War in the 1990s. Such a withdrawal could radically reshape America’s relationship with its major allies.
\n\nCountries affected would likely include Germany, Italy and Spain, sources said. The three nations host the bulk of…
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