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Trump Hosts Poland’s Nawrocki, Offers More U.S. Troops and Warns Putin of Consequences

The visit spotlighted a U.S. focus on conditional security aid.

Overview

  • Fighter jets staged a rare flyover of the White House to honor a Polish air force pilot, an event the White House said showcased the countries’ special relationship.
  • Trump said he is prepared to increase the U.S. military presence in Poland if Warsaw requests it, with Nawrocki noting about 10,000 American troops are currently stationed there.
  • A senior U.S. official said Trump will speak with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday.
  • Trump’s push to mediate between Kyiv and Moscow has not produced results so far, including a blocked plan to bring Zelensky and Vladimir Putin to the same table.
  • Polish president Karol Nawrocki recently vetoed legislation that would have extended protection and aid for Ukrainian refugees in Poland.