American military personnel in Estonia will remain, though “surprises” cannot be ruled out, Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur (Reform) said.
Recently announced plans to cut U.S. troop levels in Europe to pre-Ukraine invasion levels are crystallizing and moving from the political to the military level, Pevkur said in an interview given to “Välisilm.”
How much additional information is available now about these U.S. troop reshuffles?
What is clear is that this isn’t major news, since as early as a year ago, or a little more, President Trump said the U.S. military posture in Europe would be reduced. It seems that those clear plans are now moving from the political level to the military level. Moreover, it appears that the Poland news is connected to the Germany news — not some additional add-on — although every day brings more information.
On Tuesday, the Estonian Defense Forces commander will also meet with the Supreme Allied Commander Europe. We will get more information, and when Poland’s defense minister visits Estonia at the end of the week, we will also be able to discuss among ourselves what our next steps will be and what information is coming from Washington.
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