The Pentagon announced the rotation of US troops in Europe,

10.5 thousand troops will return to the United States, while the other 10.5 thousand will go to bases in Europe. The Pentagon spokesman stressed that American soldiers are not sent there to participate in hostilities in Ukraine.

The United States plans to rotate the military contingent in Europe in the near future, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said at a briefing. Washington continues its course to strengthen the defensive capabilities on the eastern flank of NATO against the backdrop of events in Ukraine, he explained.

“For this reason, Secretary [of Defense Lloyd] Austin has ordered the dispatch of approximately 10,500 troops in the coming months to replace previously sent army units that serve in the European zone,” Kirby said. - This is a one-on-one replacement of military units. Thus, the total number of American soldiers stationed in Europe will remain the same - about 100 thousand. Replacements will be carried out gradually, over the summer.

Kirby stressed that the newly arrived military "will not fight in Ukraine" and the deployment of troops is not permanent.

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In April, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires a.i. in Estonia, Brian Roraff, said that Washington allows the deployment of troops in Europe not only on a rotational basis, but also on a permanent basis.

Army Chief of Staff James McConville said at the end of March that the United States would not increase its military presence in Europe to the level of the Cold War (350,000).

The American authorities emphasize that the US troops are in the region to protect NATO allies, and not to go to war with RUSSIA and participate in hostilities in Ukraine.

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