< IMG SRC = "https://img.tsn.ua/cached/707/tsn-7a7Afafe7a64cd96a891771cf6b F5B51/Thumbs/1036x648/00/E6/9B35F4F4AB679EBC24FB37337152C2E600.jpeg " />~ 60 >< strong > USA is the possibility of abandoning the historical role of the Commander -in -Chief of NATO in Europe. ~/P >~ 60 > in the White House the possibility of abandoning the automatic appointment of an American general to the post of commander in chief of NATO in Europe. This may be a signal about changing the role of the United States in the alliance and their attitude to the allies.
< p > Officials in the Pentagon told about this.
< p > according to the latest messages, the US Department of Defense carries out significant reorganization of combat commands and headquarters. According to two officials of the department, among the options considered there is the possibility of the United States refusal from the role of SACEUR – the supreme commander in chief of NATO in Europe. < p > proposed restructuring coincides with the course of the Trump administration for reducing budget expenditures and personnel in state structures. President Donald Trump and Minister of Defense Pete Hegset emphasize the importance of European allies more actively taking responsibility for the security of the continent. < p > if the United States decides to abandon the role of Saceur, this will not just a personnel change, but a significant signal for the entire alliance on the transformation of the balance of forces in NATO. In this case, the allies will be forced to independently determine the procedure for nominating a new commander. While this key position is occupied by the US Army General Chris Kavoli.< p > Recall that we wrote earlier that US President Donald Trump believes that the United States is the main force of NATO, but hints at leaving leadership. He has long criticized the Alliance and can even withdraw troops from Europe or stop supplying weapons.
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