Trump says US will deploy 5,000 additional troops to Poland
US President Donald Trump said Washington will deploy an additional 5,000 troops to Poland after his bilateral meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki. The decision expands the US military presence on NATO's eastern flank. Around 10,000 American troops are already stationed in Poland.
Hosting Polish President Karol Nawrocki at the White House, Donald Trump told reporters that the 'good relations' between the two countries had been decisive in the decision. The additional contingent is expected to be deployed to Polish territory in the next six months and will focus on air defence and logistics units.
Nawrocki noted that Poland has raised its defence spending to 4.7% of GDP, the highest share within NATO. He said Poland would also speed up its F-35 procurement under the existing framework; with the extra troops, total US personnel in the country will rise to about 15,000.
The decision is being closely assessed in EU and NATO capitals against the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war. Moscow has not yet issued an official response. Germany's foreign minister said the decision 'confirms the alliance's resolve on the eastern flank'. The North Atlantic Council in Brussels is expected to discuss the matter next week.
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