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Biden Informs Congress: 80,000 U.S. Troops Deployed in NATO Countries to Deter Russian Aggression

Dec 7, 2024, 09:09 AM

President Joe Biden has informed the U.S. Congress that approximately 80,000 American troops are stationed across NATO countries in Europe. This deployment, approved in 2022, is part of broader efforts to reassure allies and deter potential Russian aggression, as outlined in a letter to the leadership of both houses of Congress. The presence of these forces includes troops engaged in counterterrorism operations.