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The U.S. is leaving Europe behind: “Europe will do just fine with fewer American troops”

Senior U.S. NATO commander Alexus Grynkewich said Europe “doesn’t need so many American troops” and will “do perfectly well” even if the U.S. reduces its presence. His remarks come amid growing anxiety over Donald Trump’s new defense strategy, which envisions pulling U.S. forces out of Europe and shifting them to the Indo-Pacific.

The first steps have already begun: a month ago, the U.S. withdrew 800 troops from Romania.

Doubts about Washington’s reliability are mounting. Trump has cooled toward NATO’s Article 5, questioned how the alliance should respond to a Russian strike on Poland, and continues pressuring allies on defense spending. Another worrying signal: Secretary of State Marco Rubio skipped a NATO foreign ministers’ meeting — something almost unprecedented.

Meanwhile, European intelligence warns that Russia may strike a NATO country before the decade ends, and Putin has once again declared he is “ready” for war with Europe.

"Better live under Putin's rule than fight." German students and schoolchildren revolt against military service

On December 5, the parliament approved a law on military service aimed at expanding the army due to the threat from Russia. All 18-year-old men will be required to undergo a medical examination, and if there is a shortage of recruits, they will be selected through a lottery. Volunteers are promised about €2600 per month.

In response, the youth declares that they are not willing to "die for the state" and are ready to choose escape or occupation over war, as reported by Espreso source.

Outside the parliament building in Berlin, young people gathered with a sign saying "No conscription." Activists argue that the new conscription law will undermine personal freedoms.

Protests are expected across Germany — in Berlin, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Dresden, Munich, and other cities, according to DW.