Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described Poland as a “model ally” during a stop in Powidz in February to meet with U.S. troops. John covers U.S. military activities across Europe and Africa.

Foreign Minister Sikorski agreed. "Poland has two life insurance policies: NATO with America and Europe," he said during the parliamentary debate. Tusk went on to emphasize that "every responsible ...

Europe’s only nuclear power aside from Britain and Russia, about the possibility of extending the French nuclear umbrella to other European countries. In addition, he said, Poland needs to ...

Poland would “willingly” take on Germany’s role in Europe if Berlin, under chancellor hopeful Friedrich Merz, pivots away from the US, Polish President Andrzej Duda said in an interview with ...

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Friday that his government is working on a plan to prepare large-scale military training for every adult male in response to the changing security ...

Galvanized by Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine three years ago, Poland now spends a higher proportion of GDP on defense than any other NATO member. Tusk said that as an incentive ...