The USA praises Europe's defense efforts, but insists that key issues must be resolved before troop reductions.

In a recent appearance in Brussels, Elbridge Colby, an American official, praised the progress of European allies in taking responsibility for the defense of the continent and the support given to Ukraine. Although he acknowledged improvements in Europe's conventional defense, Colby warned that there are still many issues to resolve before discussing possible reductions of American troops in Europe. He mentioned that it is essential to address issues such as access, hosting, and overflight, emphasizing that, although progress has been made, a detailed assessment is necessary to justify the continuation of the American military presence. The NATO Secretary General confirmed that the meeting in Brussels reflects the U.S. commitment to consult allies regarding their force strategy in Europe.