Poland Denies WSJ Report on Halted US Troop Deployment to Europe
Polish officials have firmly denied reports from the Wall Street Journal claiming that the US Department of Defense halted the deployment of a combat brigade to Europe. The report suggested that over 4,000 US soldiers, originally expected to station in Poland for a nine-month rotation under Operation Atlantic Resolve, would not be sent. Poland’s Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz and Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk clarified that the suspension concerns Germany, not Poland. They emphasized that Poland continues to seek an increased American military presence. This clarification follows US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent order to withdraw approximately 5,000 troops from Germany. Currently, nearly 10,000 US soldiers are stationed in Poland, rotating regularly among various bases. The incident highlights ongoing adjustments in US military strategy in Europe amidst regional security concerns, particularly following the 2014 Russian annexation of Crimea. While the Wall Street Journal cited Pentagon sources regarding the halt, Polish authorities maintain that their bilateral defense cooperation remains strong and unaffected by the changes impacting German bases.
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