The chairs of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees warned that Germany's plan to withdraw 5,000 U.S. service personnel risks weakening deterrence against Russia. The two top Republicans did not elaborate on which units face cuts or their timeline, but flagged the move as strategically problematic amid tensions in Eastern Europe. Germany hosts roughly 35,000 American troops, the largest U.S. military presence in Europe. The reduction comes as NATO members face pressure to increase defense spending and maintain unified positioning on Russian aggression, particularly following the invasion of Ukraine. The Republicans' statement underscores U.S. concern that any pullback from the continent could signal weakness or wavering commitment to European security, even if temporary or logistical in nature.