REPORT: US Won’t Participate In Future NATO Exercises

The Kyiv Independent reports:

The United States has notified its allies that it does not plan to participate in military exercises held in Europe beyond those already scheduled in 2025, Swedish media outlet Expressen reported on March 7. Sources told Expressen that this will affect several exercises currently in the “drawing board” phase that will be held in Sweden.

Since his inauguration in January, U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled that he wants to pivot American security priorities away from Europe and focus on China and the Indo-Pacific Region.

He shocked allies with recent moves including ending military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, excluding European allies from peace talks held with Russia in Saudia Arabia, and has repeatedly pressuring NATO allies to increase their defense spending.

Read the full article. Sweden’s one-year anniversary of joining NATO was yesterday.

It’s like Putin himself sits in the White House. pic.twitter.com/xLngxx2P64

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🇸🇪 Sweden’s impact on NATO

One year ago today, Sweden became a member of NATO, putting an end to over 200 years of military neutrality.

An active partner for decades, Sweden brings a lot to the Alliance with a highly advanced military and a strong defence industry

— NATO (@NATO) March 7, 2025

One year as an Ally – for a more secure Sweden and a stronger #NATO. #WeAreNATO #AlliedSecurityProvider pic.twitter.com/SfgKu2awYP

— Embassy of Sweden USA (@SwedeninUSA) March 7, 2025