
Kosiniak-Kamysz: The Pentagon gave the "green light" for the creation of the base
AI-generated summary
A six-month review of the US military presence in Europe is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year. The Pentagon's decisions may apply to troops stationed in Germany, Italy and Spain, and some forces may be moved to NATO's eastern flank. As part of the review, a decision may be made to establish a permanent base of American land forces in Poland.
Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka, Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Deputy Minister of Defense Paweł Zalewski returned from Washington on Thursday. On Tuesday, they met with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
One of the main topics of conversation was the permanent presence of American soldiers in Poland. After the meeting, Kosiniak-Kamysz argued that the Pentagon had given the "green light" for the establishment of a permanent US base in our country.
From what we heard at the Pentagon, the first days of December, December 3-4, should be the date when President Donald Trump will look at this document - said Sobkowiak-Czarnecka on TVN24.
The deputy head of the Ministry of National Defense was also asked about the possible location of the future base. She did not reveal the details, but noted that the choice of a specific location was already close.
Western Poland and I won't say anything more, she replied.
Overview of US forces in Europe
In the United States, a six-month review of the American military presence in Europe is underway. It is scheduled to end at the end of the year.
According to reports so far, the Pentagon's decisions may most affect American troops stationed in Germany, Italy and Spain. Some forces may be moved to NATO's eastern flank.
As part of this review, a decision may also be made to establish a permanent base of American land forces in Poland.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
President Donald Trump will consider the document regarding a permanent US base in Poland on December 3-4.
Likely · Within days
The location of the permanent US base in Poland will be revealed soon.
Likely · Within weeks

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