Brussels, Belgium, May 2, 2026 (AFP) - NATO says 'working' with US to 'understand' decision to cut troops in Germany

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NATO on Saturday said it was "working" with the United States to understand Washington's decision to slash its troops in Germany by 5,000 following a spat between the leaders of the two nations. The US move came after President Donald Trump renewed criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said Monday that Iran was "humiliating" Washington in negotiations to end the war in the Middle East. "We are working with the U.S. to understand the......

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