US consults NATO allies as it reviews troop presence in Europe
A senior US defense official, Elbridge Colby, met with NATO leadership in Brussels while Washington evaluates its military footprint in Europe. The talks took place with the alliance's secretary general and member states' envoys.
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US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby traveled to Brussels on Thursday for meetings with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the alliance's permanent representatives. The visit came as the US administration is conducting a review of American military presence across Europe.
The nature of the meeting suggests Washington aims to keep its European allies informed and gather their input on possible changes to the US military footprint on the continent before any final decisions are made.
The source report does not specify the outcome of the review or what changes, if any, might result. Details of what was discussed during the talks were also not disclosed.
