Trump says ‘major progress’ towards US base in Poland
The US president's announcement comes despite his administration launching a formal review of its military presence in Europe.
US President Donald Trump announced on social media Thursday that there has been significant progress towards establishing an American military base in Poland. He credited Polish President Karol Nawrocki for his "bold leadership" in making this possible. The base, if it comes to fruition, would be a historic step for the US-Polish alliance.
Trump's announcement comes despite his administration's review of its military presence in Europe, which has raised concerns among allies about potential cuts in forces. Poland, located on NATO's eastern flank and bordered by both Ukraine and Russia, is working to bolster its defense cooperation with the US. Polish Deputy Defence Minister Pawel Zalewski said the country is discussing with the US the possibility of a permanent US base on its territory, noting that political will has already been expressed. Currently, around 10,000 US soldiers are stationed in Poland, but most serve on a rotational basis.
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