Washington plans to wind down programs that trained and equipped Eastern European militaries, U.S. officials told European diplomats. The move involves Section 333 funding, which has supported states on NATO’s eastern flank. A White House official said the step reflects Trump’s directive to review foreign aid and push Europe to shoulder more of its defense costs, according to the Financial Times.
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US phases out security programs for European allies near Russia

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U.S. plans to phase out Section 333 aid for Europe, alarming Baltic allies, while Congress objects and commitments in Poland continue.

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