Poland Wants U.S. Nuclear Weapons On Its Soil

Polish President Andrzej Duda reportedly talked to the US regarding the proposal Photograph:( Reuters )  

The Guardian: Poland suggests hosting US nuclear weapons amid growing fears of Putin’s threats 

Request is widely seen as symbolic, as moving nuclear warheads closer to Russia would make them less militarily useful 

Poland says it has asked to have US nuclear weapons based on its territory, amid growing fears that Vladimir Putin could resort to using nuclear arms in Ukraine to stave off a rout of his invading army. 

The request from the Polish president, Andrzej Duda, is widely seen as symbolic, as moving nuclear warheads closer to Russia would make them more vulnerable and less militarily useful, according to experts. Furthermore, the White House has said it had not received such a request. “We’re not aware of this issue being raised and would refer you to the government of Poland,” a US official said.  

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WNU Editor: I am old enough to remember Europeans were protesting against US weapons in Europe. Now they want them.

Poland Wants U.S. Nuclear Weapons On Its Soil  

ARMS RACE US nukes could be deployed to Poland as nuclear war fears loom and Russia warns of military clash with West -- The SUN  

Poland Wants US to Share Nuclear Weapons to Counter Growing Threats from Russia -- Bloomberg  

Poland claims nuclear weapons talks with US leaders -- Washington Examiner  

Poland approaches US about sharing nukes, latter says 'unaware of Poland's aspirations' -- WION  

Poland has discussed hosting nuclear weapons with US, says president -- NFP