Adding to this air of uncertainty is America's stated intention to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, its review of forces deployed in Poland, and initiative to freeze the project to deploy Tomahawk missiles in Germany, newspaper said

Alexus Grynkewich assured that it would not affect NATO’s defense plans

Allies should expect a "redeployment of US forces over time," NATO’s top commander said, as European countries build up their own military capabilities.