Poland Requests U.S. Nuclear Weapons Deployment to Bolster Defense Against Russia
Polish President Andrzej Duda calls for NATO's nuclear infrastructure to shift eastward, citing increased security concerns over Russian aggression.
- Polish President Andrzej Duda has urged the U.S. to station nuclear weapons in Poland, arguing it would enhance NATO's deterrence against Russia.
- Duda's proposal follows Russia's 2023 relocation of nuclear weapons to Belarus, which he described as a unilateral move that bypassed international consent.
- The request has sparked debate within Poland and NATO, with some officials suggesting alternative solutions like France's nuclear umbrella for European allies.
- U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated he would be surprised if President Donald Trump supported moving nuclear weapons further east into Europe.
- Poland remains a staunch NATO member, increasing its defense spending to 4.7% of GDP in 2025, the highest proportion among alliance members.