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Polish President Andrzej Duda has urged the United States to transfer its nuclear weapons to Poland, claiming that an eastward shift in NATO infrastructure is necessary to enhance security against a potential threat from Russia. In an interview with the Financial Times published on March 13, Duda stated, “For me this is obvious,” emphasizing that the time has come for these weapons to be stationed in Poland. Amid rising tensions with Moscow, Duda's comments underscore Poland's commitment to strengthening its defense capabilities. He noted that Russia has relocated its nuclear weapons to Belarus without seeking approval, asserting the need for Poland to adopt modern defense options, including nuclear capabilities. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk supported Duda's statements but advised that such discussions should be handled discreetly. In recent months, Poland has ramped up military spending, aiming to allocate 4.7 percent of its GDP to defense. Tusk also welcomed France’s offer to discuss extending its nuclear umbrella to European nations as a promising development in regional security.

Polish President Andrzej Duda has called for the United States to transfer its nuclear weapons to Poland, emphasizing the need for an eastward shift of NATO infrastructure in response to potential threats from Russia. In an interview with the Financial Times published on March 13, Duda stated, “I think it’s not only that the time has come, but that it would be safer if those weapons were already here." He pointed out that since NATO's borders expanded east in 1999, a similar shift should occur in NATO's military assets. Duda's comments follow a series of military enhancements in Poland aimed at countering Russian aggression, particularly with respect to nuclear capabilities. Prime Minister Donald Tusk supported the need for modern military options but stressed the importance of handling such sensitive discussions discreetly. The Polish Foreign Ministry later clarified that Duda's remarks were made without prior government consultation. As Poland increases its defense budget to 4.7% of its GDP, tensions with Russia continue to escalate, especially after Russia's recent nuclear deployments in Belarus, according to various sources.

Poland’s President Andrzej Duda confirmed on Tuesday that the United States has assured him that it will not reduce its troop presence in Poland and other eastern NATO countries. Duda stated that there are no concerns regarding a potential withdrawal, reinforcing NATO's commitments in the region. This reassurance comes amidst U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments emphasizing the need for Europe to bolster its security efforts. "There are no concerns that the U.S. would reduce the level of its presence in our country," Duda told reporters in Warsaw. He based his statements on discussions with U.S. officials, including General Keith Kellogg, the U.S. special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The U.S. has maintained a military presence in Poland since Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and intensified its deployment following the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine remains a focal point of discussions between U.S. and Polish officials, with Duda expressing hope for a resolution to the war soon.