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US Is Interested in a Polish Offer for a Permanent US Military Base, Polish Official Says

On Tuesday, the Polish government approved a resolution inviting the United States to establish a permanent military base in Poland, a move Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk described as a formal invitation to the Americans.
Around 10,000 U.S. troops are typically stationed in Poland on a rotational basis; Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz argued in mid-May that "sometimes a rotating model can change into a permanent model and this is always much better."
Tomczyk confirmed Poland and the U.S. are "in a working dialogue," stating, "The Americans are interested in the Polish offer to place a permanent base here." Both countries have confirmed mutual interest in pursuing the proposal.
U.S. Defense Department officials in Washington said they had nothing new to announce regarding the proposal, though the May halt of 4,000 soldiers despite Trump calling Poland a "model ally" raised questions about commitment.
As the U.S. reorganizes its military presence in Europe, Kosiniak-Kamysz acknowledged that "the decision will always be on the side of the Americans," underscoring Poland's limited control over the outcome despite active lobbying efforts.

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U.S. interested in a Polish offer for a permanent U.S. military base, Polish official says

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