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US Ends European Army Training Amid Trump’s Defense Push
9/4/2025
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- The US will cease training European armies near Russia due to funding expiration in September 2026.
- This decision follows President Trump's call for increased European defense spending.
- Critics, such as Senator Jeanne Shaheen, claim it jeopardizes allied preparedness against Russia.
- Trump has also condemned the EU for its purchases of Russian oil.
