The United States plans to end military assistance to European countries near Russia, according to multiple media reports.

The Washington Post on Thursday cited six people familiar with the matter who confirmed the move, which would affect hundreds of millions of dollars in aid intended to bolster defences against Russia. The Financial Times also reported the decision.

US officials last week informed European diplomats that Washington will stop funding programmes that train and equip armed forces in Eastern European nations bordering Russia, the reports said.

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