Overview
- Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said he received confirmation that the United States will keep its military contingent in Estonia.
- Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said Washington confirmed there will be no reduction of U.S. forces in Poland.
- U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker said the American presence in the region remains unchanged and reaffirmed support for Eastern Shield.
- Romania’s defense ministry said NATO allies were notified of cuts to U.S. troops in Europe, a claim now countered by U.S. and allied statements.
- Reporting places the U.S. presence at roughly 10,000 personnel in Poland and about 700 in Estonia, figures cited as indicative rather than official counts.