US troops on Nato's eastern flank to be reduced, Romania says

Bucharest said between 900 and 1,000 American troops would remain stationed in Romania - down from 1,700.

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Between 900 and 1,000 American troops will remain in Romania, Bucharest said - down from 1,700.

The ministry said the decision was expected and that the "resizing" of US forces was a result of the new priorities of the Trump presidential administration.

The Pentagon said the decision did not constitute a "withdrawal from Europe or a signal of lessened commitment to Nato and Article 5".

Article 5 holds that Nato members will come to the defence of an ally which comes under attack, and has long been seen as the main deterrent against potential Russian aggression.