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On September 18, NATO’s top commander, US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, participated in a virtual briefing for Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby regarding potential approaches to reviewing US troop deployments in Europe. The review was initiated by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in June and aims to assess the role of US troops amid concerns over allied defense spending commitments. NATO’s involvement highlights evolving responsibilities within the alliance as it transitions toward what is described as "NATO 3.0."
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On September 18, US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO's top commander, participated in a virtual briefing regarding the ongoing review of US troop deployments in Europe. The meeting involved Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby and aimed to discuss potential approaches for the review initiated by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in June. This review includes creating at least four sets of options for decision-making, with Grynkewich contributing as head of the US European Command. NATO stated that Europe is increasingly taking responsibility for its defense, aligning with a strategic transition to what has been termed "NATO 3.0". The review process could last up to six months and will also involve consultations with Congress.

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Grynkewich took part in Friday's meeting in his capacity as head of the US European Command "as Europe continues to take more and more responsibility for its defence, and as the Alliance continues to strengthen and transition to 'NATO 3.0'", a NATO spokesperson said.
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🔮 A document seen by Reuters shows the review will create at least four sets of options for Hegseth, with Friday's briefing contributing to shaping the possibilities on the table.
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Top NATO commander joins briefing on review of US defence engagement in Europe BRUSSELS, Sept 18 - asserted
commander → join → Europe
NATO's top commander, US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, took part in a virtual briefing on Friday for Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby on potential approaches to a review of US troop deployments in Europe. asserted
commander → take → Europe
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a review in June of America's troop deployments in Europe and threatened to withhold some US dues to NATO if "free riding" allies did not meet their defence spending commitments. asserted
allies → announce → commitments
Grynkewich took part in Friday's meeting in his capacity as head of the US European Command "as Europe continues to take more and more responsibility for its defence, and as the Alliance continues to strengthen and transition to 'NATO 3.0'", a NATO spokesperson said. asserted
spokesperson → take → NATO
A document seen by Reuters shows the review will create at least four sets of options for Hegseth, with Friday's briefing contributing to shaping the possibilities on the table. asserted
briefing → see → table
Hegseth told defence ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels in June that the review would last up to six months and include consultations with Congress, which has legislated a minimum number of US forces in Europe. asserted
which → tell → Europe
While he did not explicitly say the review could result in reductions of the 80,000 US troops deployed to Europe, he stressed the goal would be to prompt the continent to do more while ensuring the US military would be able to meet its global commitments. uncertain
military → say → commitments
Hegseth also slammed allies who did not support the US during the Iran war, after some denied Washington basing and overflight rights for war-related activities, and said the review would ensure these rights were assured. asserted
rights → slam → activities
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