U.S. officials are considering a proposal to withdraw up to 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe, according to sources cited by NBC News. These troops are part of the 20,000 personnel deployed by the Biden administration in 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The report follows a claim made by Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, who last week said that some “mid-level” Pentagon officials are planning significant reductions in the U.S. military presence in Europe. Wicker expressed concern that these plans might be developed without proper coordination with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

On Tuesday, General Christopher Cavoli, head of U.S. European Command and NATO’s top commander, strongly opposed the proposal during testimony to Congress.

“Since we originally surged forces forward in 2022, we have periodically reviewed both military and policy structures, and I have consistently recommended maintaining the forces we surged forward. I would continue to do so now if asked.”

On the same day that Cavoli voiced his opposition, his command announced plans to relocate U.S. troops within Poland, moving them away from a Ukraine support hub. U.S. Army Europe and Africa confirmed that military equipment and personnel were being shifted from Jasionka, Poland, to other sites within the country, following months of planning with NATO allies.

Despite the reduced U.S. presence, military aid to Ukraine will continue to flow through Jasionka, under the supervision of Polish and NATO officials, with a smaller U.S. military force at the site, according  to the command.

The potential drawdown comes as the Trump administration pressures European allies to take more responsibility for their own defense. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has recently warned European officials not to assume the U.S. military presence will remain long-term.

The Pentagon has not confirmed any final decision on the troop deployment.