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A European Parliament member claimed that the U.S. gave Europe three weeks to agree on Ukraine's "surrender" terms or risk an American withdrawal from Europe.

Mika Aaltola made the claim on X, but provided no evidence. NBC News reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested a U.S. troop reduction in Europe.

Trump reportedly plans to cut 20,000 troops and demand greater NATO contributions. He has pushed for higher NATO defense spending.

Trump may meet with Putin soon, believing Russia holds the upper hand in negotiations.

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[-] Iceman@lemmy.world 6 points 6 hours ago

We need regime change in the USA. The global community should work together for this endeavor.

[-] Gammelfisch@lemmy.world 24 points 14 hours ago

The European NATO members should tell the AmeriKans they have 3 weeks to shutdown all their military bases until Jan 2029.

[-] Goldholz 9 points 9 hours ago

Nah. Keep them closed forever. We dont need the traitor alliance

[-] fluxion@lemmy.world 7 points 10 hours ago

And keep them shut if fair elections are not allowed to be carried out by their reality tv star dictator.

[-] MehBlah@lemmy.world 26 points 16 hours ago

Trump is gambling with monopoly money.

[-] Agent641@lemmy.world 7 points 10 hours ago

He put all his money on red.

But Europe is playing poker.

[-] twelvegoats@lemm.ee 34 points 16 hours ago

Being an American that feels like they no longer have a home, I would like Europe to unleash holy hell upon the US. Do not let this fascicle president dictate what you do for your continent. You were fine before we took over swaths of your countries for their bases, you can be the strong leaders that the West need to fight everything that's going on in your vicinity with Russia, North Korea, and any other rogue nation. I hate to say it, but the US is a part of that sentence as well. The US will not protect you anymore, I have absolutely no faith that the US will step up when you need them the most. Protect yourselves.

[-] victorz@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

fascicle

Never seen this word before and in my head I just read "foshizzle"

[-] alkbch@lemmy.ml 2 points 14 hours ago

Europe countries do not have the power to "unleash holy hell upon the US."

[-] wanderingmagus@lemm.ee 3 points 7 hours ago

France's thermonuclear arsenal says hello.

[-] victorz@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

Not really what we want to do though, surely.

[-] TipRing@lemmy.world 29 points 19 hours ago

What would be the purpose of US support in Europe if not defending against Russia?

The US presence in Europe exists to facilitate US power projection, if we are not stopping Russian advancement then there is no reason for host countries to allow US bases in their territory.

[-] kreskin@lemmy.world 8 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

Cleary its time for Europe to round up, cage up, and deport all Americans and put a wall around Europe. And America will be made to pay for it.

If its a good enough policy for mexican and central american countries' citizens then its a good enough policy for American citizens. They have no right to flee their own collapsing country into Europe, bringing their failed philosophies and neglected personal health with them. Doubly so if they are poorly educated. Many of them are probably servants of Putin and his terrorism, thus terrorists themselves.

Lets try that one on for size. Doesnt feel very good does it, my fellow Americans.

[-] MilitantAtheist@lemmy.world 42 points 20 hours ago

Come on CIA, you've assassinated leaders for much less.

[-] JcbAzPx@lemmy.world 8 points 17 hours ago

You're assuming they didn't help bring this about in the first place.

[-] in4apenny@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 20 hours ago

Only to protect the interests of capital though. If you're a popular black guy talking about economic distribution then you're cooked, but increasing the wealth from the middle-class to the rich and killing the opposition is what the CIA is for.

[-] frezik@midwest.social 20 points 19 hours ago

Art of the deal. Plan A is to give three weeks to sign off on the surrender. When they refuse, Plan B starts. Plan B is that there is no Plan B.

[-] lepinkainen@lemmy.world 34 points 22 hours ago

If any European country bows down to Donald, I’ll boycott it for the rest of my life

[-] Agent641@lemmy.world 7 points 10 hours ago

"If any man dies with a clean sword, I'll rape his fucking corpse!" - Winston Churchill, 1940.

[-] Gammelfisch@lemmy.world 4 points 14 hours ago

Hungary and Slovakia for sure. Italy is heading in that direction after Meloni cried about the anti-trump meeting held in Paris.

[-] Gsus4@mander.xyz 9 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago)

You can count on Hungary and maybe Slovakia to grovel...like good america/russia first Europeans.

[-] Blackmist@feddit.uk 7 points 20 hours ago
[-] Wispy2891@lemmy.world 1 points 8 hours ago

Serbia is in Europe but not in EU, in this case their opinion (which probably aligns with the Kremlin) doesn't count

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[-] Adderbox76@lemmy.ca 57 points 1 day ago

Call his bluff.

American soft power around the globe relies on having those bases on foreign soil.

[-] lorty@lemmy.ml 9 points 21 hours ago

Military bases and soldiers are the opposite of soft power

[-] Maggoty@lemmy.world 4 points 15 hours ago

Eh, it's at least hybrid. Classic hard power is the use of the military. That can include garrisoning but usually by force, not by permission.

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[-] bitjunkie@lemmy.world 20 points 23 hours ago
[-] Ceruleum@lemmy.wtf 15 points 22 hours ago

Also known as "pig hitler"

[-] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 42 points 1 day ago

Yeah, well we didn't vote for him. He can keep his lunacy for his subjects.

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