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European defense and US troop withdrawal debate at EPC Yerevan summit
European leaders gathered in Yerevan, Armenia for the European Political Community summit as Trump announced plans to withdraw US troops from Germany and expressed frustration over European reluctance to back the Iran war. NATO chief Rutte acknowledged US disappointment while EU foreign policy chief Kallas said Europe must do more on defense. The summit reflects growing transatlantic strain over defense burden-sharing.
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