Polish President Speaks with Trump, Concerned Over US Troop Redeployment in Europe and Journalist's Release
The Polish President held a phone call with Donald Trump to discuss the redeployment of US troops in Europe and the release of a Polish-Belarusian journalist. This follows the US decision to reduce troops in Germany, making increased US military presence in Poland a key topic.
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Warsaw, May 4 (CNA) Polish President Karol Nawrocki held a telephone conversation with former US President Donald Trump on May 3, Poland's Constitution Day. In addition to expressing gratitude for US assistance in the release of Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, their discussion delved into the changes and future directions of US troop deployment in Europe, following the US announcement to reduce approximately 5,000 troops from Germany.
Late last night, the Polish Presidential Chancellery issued an official statement on the X platform, emphasizing that Nawrocki and Trump exchanged views on the issue of US troops in Europe during their talks. As the US Pentagon announced on May 1 the reduction of about 5,000 US troops from Germany, the destination of these forces has become a core issue in Polish-American relations.
Polish Deputy Minister of National Defense Paweł Zalewski revealed today in an interview with Polish radio “RMF24” that the Polish government is currently in intensive consultations with the US Pentagon, hoping to strengthen the US military deployment in Poland.
Currently, there are approximately 8,500 US troops stationed in Poland, participating in NATO missions and operations under bilateral US-Poland agreements. Zalewski emphasized that Poland is a leader in the reform process of the “NATO 3.0” plan proposed by the United States this year.
Beyond military issues, Nawrocki also expressed sincere gratitude to Trump for his influence in the process of releasing Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut from Belarus.
According to Polish news outlet “Polsat,” Poczobut had been imprisoned by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s regime since March 2021. After multilateral international mediation, Poland and Belarus completed a “five for five” prisoner exchange last week.
On the day of the call, Nawrocki also specially awarded Poczobut Poland’s highest honor, the “Order of the White Eagle,” to commend his unwavering courage in defending freedom under authoritarian oppression.
The Polish Presidential Chancellery concluded the call by stating, “Both leaders reaffirmed the solid foundation and importance of the alliance between Poland and the United States.” (Editor: Wei Shu) 1150504
Late last night, the Polish Presidential Chancellery issued an official statement on the X platform, emphasizing that Nawrocki and Trump exchanged views on the issue of US troops in Europe during their talks. As the US Pentagon announced on May 1 the reduction of about 5,000 US troops from Germany, the destination of these forces has become a core issue in Polish-American relations.
Polish Deputy Minister of National Defense Paweł Zalewski revealed today in an interview with Polish radio “RMF24” that the Polish government is currently in intensive consultations with the US Pentagon, hoping to strengthen the US military deployment in Poland.
Currently, there are approximately 8,500 US troops stationed in Poland, participating in NATO missions and operations under bilateral US-Poland agreements. Zalewski emphasized that Poland is a leader in the reform process of the “NATO 3.0” plan proposed by the United States this year.
Beyond military issues, Nawrocki also expressed sincere gratitude to Trump for his influence in the process of releasing Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut from Belarus.
According to Polish news outlet “Polsat,” Poczobut had been imprisoned by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s regime since March 2021. After multilateral international mediation, Poland and Belarus completed a “five for five” prisoner exchange last week.
On the day of the call, Nawrocki also specially awarded Poczobut Poland’s highest honor, the “Order of the White Eagle,” to commend his unwavering courage in defending freedom under authoritarian oppression.
The Polish Presidential Chancellery concluded the call by stating, “Both leaders reaffirmed the solid foundation and importance of the alliance between Poland and the United States.” (Editor: Wei Shu) 1150504