Russia Has Attacked Ukraine’s Allies for 5 Years, Trump Says
US President Donald Trump stated on Sept. 18 that Russia has already been attacking Ukraine’s allies for “about five years,” treating Russian aggression against European partners as an established fact. His remarks follow Warsaw’s voiced concerns over cross-border threats and come amid accelerating bilateral negotiations to establish a permanent US Army base in Poland.
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Russia has been attacking Ukraine's allies for five years, according to a statement made to journalists on September 18. Trump's remarks come amid growing concerns in Europe about Russia's hybrid warfare tactics, cyberattacks, and airspace incursions against NATO and EU members. The US president's assessment aligns with the heightened vigilance across European capitals, as Warsaw seeks to establish a dedicated US Army base on Polish territory.
The base, which could be a "historic step" for the US-Polish strategic alliance, is expected to host permanent American combat forces, bolstering NATO's eastern flank and serving as a deterrent against Russian aggression. Polish officials have commended Trump's defense commitment and are preparing to discuss security guarantees and a permanent military deployment with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the coming weeks.
The estimated cost for constructing the necessary infrastructure is between 15 billion and 17 billion złoty ($3.95 billion to $4.48 billion).
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