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Poland Rejects Nuclear Warheads, Seeks NATO Deterrence

8/28/2026

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Poland Deputy Defence Minister Pawel Zalewski said Poland does not want nuclear warheads on its territory.
Zalewski wants Poland to join NATO nuclear deterrence without hosting warheads.
Zalewski seeks a larger U.S. presence in Poland under the Force Posture Review.
He cited President Donald Trump’s remarks about sending more troops to Poland.
Washington announced a review of U.S. troop deployments, offering at least four options to Secretary Pete Hegseth November 6.

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Poland Deputy Defence Minister Pawel Zalewski said Poland does not want nuclear warheads on its territory.
Zalewski wants Poland to join NATO nuclear deterrence without hosting warheads.
Zalewski seeks a larger U.S. presence in Poland under the Force Posture Review.
He cited President Donald Trump’s remarks about sending more troops to Poland.
Washington announced a review of U.S. troop deployments, offering at least four options to Secretary Pete Hegseth November 6.