"If we don't, the United States will withdraw from Europe," Finland's Mika Aaltola said on X.

Summary

A European Parliament member claimed that the U.S. gave Europe three weeks to agree on Ukraine’s “surrender” terms or risk an American withdrawal from Europe.

Mika Aaltola made the claim on X, but provided no evidence. NBC News reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested a U.S. troop reduction in Europe.

Trump reportedly plans to cut 20,000 troops and demand greater NATO contributions. He has pushed for higher NATO defense spending.

Trump may meet with Putin soon, believing Russia holds the upper hand in negotiations.

    • JcbAzPx@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      24 hours ago

      You’re assuming they didn’t help bring this about in the first place.

    • in4apenny@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      131·
      1 day ago

      Only to protect the interests of capital though. If you’re a popular black guy talking about economic distribution then you’re cooked, but increasing the wealth from the middle-class to the rich and killing the opposition is what the CIA is for.