Poland proposes permanent US military base, US responds positively

The United States has responded positively to Poland's proposal to host a permanent U.S. military base, according to Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. Following a meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Brussels, Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that while no final decision has been made, discussions on the proposal are ongoing.

Kosiniak-Kamysz described Poland as a "model ally" and indicated that engagement with the country would be prioritized. Poland currently hosts U.S. forces on a rotational basis and has long advocated for a more substantial and permanent American military presence to bolster NATO's eastern flank, particularly since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

These discussions coincide with Hegseth's announcement of a review into U.S. troop deployments across Europe as part of a broader reassessment of America's military posture on the continent. Hegseth also issued a warning regarding potential withholding of NATO funding from member states failing to meet their defense spending obligations, criticizing perceived "free-riding" by some allies.