US reassures Europe on defense commitment amid troop withdrawal review

US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Vitaker told EU Defense Commissioner Andrus Kubilius that Washington remains committed to European defense despite a military strategy review that includes withdrawing thousands of troops and key strategic resources from the continent. The reassurance signals an attempt to manage alliance anxiety, but the actual drawdown continues, creating uncertainty about the credibility of US commitments. This marks a notable shift in US force posture in Europe, with implications for NATO cohesion and European defense autonomy.