A potential reshuffle of U.S. military forces in Europe could also affect the Baltic region, according to Alexander Dynkin, president of the Primakov Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO), who spoke with RIA Novosti.

In his view, Donald Trump’s dissatisfaction with allies may prompt a reassessment of the American troop presence abroad. Dynkin suggested that Washington could withdraw forces from countries seen as falling short of expectations. The key uncertainty, he noted, is where those troops would be redirected — back to the United States or, alternatively, to nations demonstrating stronger loyalty. Among the latter, he pointed to Poland and the Baltic states.

Dynkin emphasized that these countries have long advocated hosting U.S. military bases. Poland, for example, actively promoted the idea during Trump’s first presidential term, proposing the establishment of a facility dubbed «Fort Trump.»

He argued that this group of four countries stands out for its particularly hardline stance toward Russia and a limited depth of strategic thinking, adding that such a development would create additional security risks for Kaliningrad and Russia’s western borders.

Earlier, Trump had stated that he was seriously considering withdrawing the United States from NATO after allies declined to support a U.S. operation against Iran. He described their response as a major blow to the alliance’s credibility and stressed that Washington has no need for partners who, in his words, evade providing assistance.

Later, Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius expressed concern over the possible withdrawal of U.S. forces from Europe. She noted that European countries remain заинтересованы in maintaining an American presence, just as the United States continues to have an interest in cooperation with Europe.