NATO reassures: US troop move in Poland won't hinder Ukraine aid
NATO assures that the relocation of American troops from Jasionka will not affect support for Ukraine. The alliance is taking over the coordination of aid, which aims to secure the support mechanism from potential political changes in the United States.
What do you need to know?
- Relocation of US troops from Jasionka: NATO has informed that the relocation of American forces from Jasionka near Rzeszów was planned in advance and will not affect support for Ukraine.
- NATO takes over coordination: The alliance is taking over the coordination of aid for Ukraine, which aims to safeguard the support mechanism from potential political changes in the United States.
- Operational security: Details regarding the relocation of troops remain classified due to operational security.
How is NATO securing support for Ukraine?
NATO reassures that relocating US troops from Jasionka will not affect support for Ukraine. In a statement sent to the RMF FM correspondent in Brussels, the alliance emphasizes that the regrouping of US personnel and equipment in Poland was planned and conducted in close cooperation with allies.
NATO's takeover of aid coordination aims to protect Ukraine's support mechanism from potential political changes in the United States.
Jasionka. What does the relocation of US troops mean for Poland?
The US Army Command in Europe and Africa announced that American personnel and military equipment will be relocated from Jasionka to other locations in Poland to optimize the US military's efforts. This decision reflects months of assessments and planning conducted with Polish hosts and other NATO allies. Details about the relocation remain classified due to the need to maintain operational security.
Will the relocation affect the presence of US troops in Europe?
The Polish Ministry of National Defense emphasizes that American troops are not withdrawing from Poland, but a previously planned relocation of subunits is taking place. Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz noted that the Americans warned Poland about this decision and assured that soldiers would continue to be stationed in Poland. Prime Minister Donald Tusk added that the changes are related to a decision made at the 2024 summit in Washington concerning NATO taking over responsibility for the logistics hub.
On Monday, the US Army Command in Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) announced the planned relocation of American personnel and military equipment from the Jasionka airport near Rzeszów to other locations in Poland. As stated in the communiqué, the decision aims to optimize the US military's efforts and "reflects months of assessments and planning" conducted in coordination with Polish hosts and other NATO allies.
