Nato base access denials pose problem for US contingencies, Rubio says
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Updated · The Guardian · May 8
Nato base access denials pose problem for US contingencies, Rubio says
7 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 8
Rubio cited Spain as an example, saying denied access to European bases impeded a recent mission, added costs and created unnecessary dangers.
He said the issue must be examined because forward-deployed US forces in Europe are meant to support operations beyond the alliance, while any troop changes remain President Donald Trump's decision.
Rubio said the partial withdrawal from Germany involves less than 14% of US troops there and is a pre-programmed burden shift within Nato, not a broader pullout.
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