Poland says US troop deployment delayed, not canceled
Poland's defense minister confirmed that the deployment of US troops has been delayed but not canceled. This follows concerns over reports that the Pentagon had scrapped plans to send 4,000 troops to Poland. Officials emphasized that the delay is temporary and Poland remains committed to its defense partnership with the US.
- ▪Poland's defense minister stated that no decisions have been made to reduce the number of American troops in the country.
- ▪Vice President JD Vance clarified that the US troop deployment to Poland is delayed, not withdrawn.
- ▪Poland plans to spend 4.8% of its GDP on defense this year, the highest percentage in NATO.
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Politics Poland says US troop deployment delayed, not canceled By Reuters Published May 20, 2026, 7:23 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Poland’s defense minister said no decisions have been made to reduce the number of American troops in the country and recent US moves may only temporarily delay their deployment, after meeting US Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Christopher Mahoney. Vice President JD Vance told reporters on Tuesday a US troop deployment to Poland had been delayed, but that it was not accurate to say the troops were being withdrawn from Europe. Poland was earlier alarmed by reports the Pentagon had canceled plans to deploy 4,000 US troops in the country.
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