NATO’s eastern allies plan to cut U.S. base costs to placate Trump

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NATO’s eastern allies are planning to reduce the costs of U.S. military bases in the region to appease then U.S. President Donald Trump. This move is part of efforts to maintain a credible deterrent against Russia amid ongoing security concerns.

The bid is being prepared for an alliance meeting with a senior U.S. defense official and reflects the urgency of their maintaining a credible deterrent against Russia.