Trump said the decision to deploy more troops to Poland was influenced by nationalist Karol Nawrocki winning the Polish presidency last year. The announcement comes as the US scales back its military presence in Europe.

NATO chief Mark Rutte has welcomed President Donald Trump's announcement that 5,000 US troops will head to Poland, after an earlier planned deployment was called off amid pressure for Europe to fend for itself.

The United States will be sending an additional 5,000 troops to ‌Poland, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday. Trump, in a Truth Social post, cited his relationship with Poland's ‌conservative nationalist president, Karol Nawrocki, as ⁠the reason behind his decision ⁠to send ⁠additional troops. The announcement comes two days…

President Donald Trump has announced a plan to deploy an additional 5,000 troops to Poland in a major policy reversal move. The announcement comes a week after the Pentagon cancelled a planned...

President Trump announced an additional 5,000 US troops would be sent to Poland, citing the election of President Karol Nawrocki. This decision reportedly blindsided Polish officials and NATO representatives, as the Pentagon simultaneously announced a reduction of Brigade Combat Teams in Europe, returning troop levels to 2021. The move follows a review of US force posture in Europe.

NATO foreign ministers are meeting in Sweden after Washington apparently reversed its plans to reduce its troop deployments to Poland. Meanwhile, Germany says defense spending will cross 4% of GDP.

President Trump said Thursday he is sending an additional 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland, reversing a recent decision to cancel certain deployments to Europe.