Elbridge Colby’s comments came amid growing debate in Poland and Europe about nuclear deterrence.
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Polish president’s office casts doubt on joining French nuclear deterrent programme
Karol Nawrocki’s chief foreign policy aide suggests that talks with the US should be the “first priority”.
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Poland rules out evacuation of citizens from Middle East but sets up helpline
The foreign ministry has advised Poles in the region to “remain calm and ensure their safety”.
President calls for Poland to seek nuclear deterrent
Karol Nawrocki says it is necessary in the face of an “aggressive, imperial Russia”.
“Poland will not be a vassal” of America, says PM Tusk
“Allied relations cannot consist of someone constantly saying yes to everything.”
Poles’ dislike of Americans, Jews and Ukrainians on the rise, survey shows
But Russians, Belarusians and Roma remain the most disliked national and ethnic groups in Poland.
US cuts all contact with Polish parliamentary speaker for “insulting Trump”
In response, Prime Minister Tusk told the US ambassador that “allies should respect, not lecture, each other”.
Polish deputy PM hits back at US ambassador’s praise for president’s internet bill veto
The ambassador described the proposed measures, which could have been used against big tech firms, as “anti-American”.
US deportations of Polish citizens almost double this year amid Trump clampdown
There has been “an intensification of actions by American immigration services against Polish citizens”, says the foreign ministry.
US invites Poland to take its “rightful place” at next year’s G20 summit
Poland this year joined the world’s largest 20 economies.
Poles have most negative view on relations with US since end of communism, finds poll
The proportion of Poles saying the US has a positive influence on the world has also fallen to its lowest recorded level.
US approves $1.33bn air-to-air missile sale to Poland
“This is another step in the great modernisation of the Polish armed forces,” says Poland’s defence minister.
US to withdraw military from Ukraine aid hub in Poland
It says the decision will “save US taxpayers tens of millions of dollars a year” and will see NATO and Poland itself take greater responsibility for security.
PM Tusk asks consulates in US to prepare to assist Polish citizens amid Trump’s deportation plans
“There may be no cause for concern, but Poland will be well prepared for any situation,” said Tusk.
