Poland says US troop deployment delayed, not canceled
Poland's defense minister clarified that the deployment of U.S. troops has been delayed but not canceled. This statement follows concerns about reports of a withdrawal of 4,000 troops from Poland. Officials emphasized that there has been no decision to reduce the number of American forces in the country.
- ▪Poland's defense minister stated that the U.S. troop deployment has only been delayed, not canceled.
- ▪Vice President JD Vance confirmed that the troops are not being withdrawn from Europe.
- ▪The Pentagon's earlier announcement involved the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany, affecting NATO relations.
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Poland says US troop deployment delayed, not canceledSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA U.S. soldier installs an AS3 interceptor, part of a modular American-made AI-powered counter-drone system, MEROPS on the back of a truck during a presentation at a polygon in Nowa Deba, Poland, November 18, 2025. REUTERS/Kacper PempelPublished May 20, 2026, 04:34 PMUpdated May 20, 2026, 04:34 PMWARSAW, May 20 - Poland's defence minister said no decisions have been made to reduce the number of American troops in the country and recent U.S. moves may only temporarily delay their deployment, after meeting U.S. Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Christopher Mahoney.Vice President JD Vance told reporters on Tuesday a U.S.
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