Putin fear or…? NATO chief reveals real reason behind US reducing number of troops in Romania

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised Romania as a steadfast ally during remarks in Bucharest, highlighting its leadership in the Black Sea region and commitment to NATO’s eastern flank. Rutte commended Romania for hosting the French-led Forward Land Forces and leading major exercises like Dacian Fall 2025, which operationally scales NATO forces in Romania from battalion to brigade strength. Addressing concerns over the partial withdrawal of US troops, Rutte reassured that overall US military presence in Europe remains robust and emphasized NATO’s collective defense guarantees—reiterating that, in any crisis, all 31 member states would support Romania with full military force.