Following a discussion with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed that U.S. commitment to Poland’s security remains unchanged despite ongoing force realignments across Europe.
Status of US-Poland Defense Cooperation
Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that while the U.S. Army is currently regrouping forces throughout Europe, no decision has been made to reduce American military capabilities in Poland. After speaking with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the minister confirmed that the U.S. remains fully committed to the defense and security of Poland.
Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized that the military relationship between the two nations is strong. He noted that the Pentagon is drafting a new deployment plan for its troops across Europe and that current changes are not directed against the strategic partnership with Poland.
International Reports on Troop Movements
Recent reports from Reuters and CNN suggested that the Pentagon had canceled the rotation of 4,000 U.S. soldiers to Poland as part of a broader move to reduce troop numbers in Europe, following a decision to withdraw 5,000 soldiers from Germany. However, NATO’s top commander in Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, asserted that these adjustments would not weaken the Alliance’s defense plans in the region.
Diplomatic Efforts and Government Response
Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized the vital importance of close coordination between Poland and the United States. To reinforce these ties, deputy defense ministers are scheduled for meetings at the White House and the Pentagon, while the Polish Chief of the General Staff, General Wiesław Kukuła, has consulted with General Grynkewich regarding the U.S. presence on NATO’s eastern flank.