US to establish permanent military base in Poland, defense minister says
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Poland's Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that the US will establish a permanent military base in Poland as part of the Pentagon's national security strategy. He said the plans will not affect US troop numbers in the eastern European country.
Key Facts
- Poland's Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced the US will establish a permanent military base in Poland.
- The base is part of the Pentagon's national security strategy, according to information received from US Ambassador Tom Rose.
- Kosiniak-Kamysz said the US plans to revise troop numbers in Europe will not affect Poland.
The Announcement
Poland's Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that the United States will establish a permanent military base in Poland. He said he received information from US Ambassador Tom Rose about the implementation of the Pentagon's national security strategy. Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that one of the main points described in the strategy is the creation of a permanent base for American troops in Poland.
Troop Levels
Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized that US plans to revise troop numbers in Europe will not affect Poland. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and NATO over Kaliningrad.
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