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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.

Vice President JD Vance leaving after speaking at the Congressional Cities Conference of the National League of Cities on March 10, 2025, in Washington.
Poland's President Andrzej Duda attends a parliament session, Friday March 7, 2025 in Warsaw, Poland. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)
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Overview

  • 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.