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Biden Informs Congress of 80,000 U.S. Troops in NATO Countries to Deter Russia

Dec 7, 2024, 04:15 AM

President Joe Biden has informed the U.S. Congress that approximately 80,000 American military personnel are currently deployed across NATO member countries in Europe. This deployment, as outlined in a letter to Congress, is aimed at deterring potential Russian military aggression and reassuring allies. The letter was part of a broader War Powers Report detailing U.S. military activities worldwide, including strikes in Syria and the continued operations at Guantanamo Bay.