U.S. military equipment, which arrived as part of a NATO mission, is unloaded at a port in Gdansk, Poland, Sept. 13, 2017. Photo: Agencja Gazeta/Bartosz Banka via Reuters
Euronews: Poland’s €1.7 billion bid for permanent US base to combat ‘Russian interference’
Poland wants the US to establish a permanent base within its borders to combat "increasing Russian interference", it has emerged.
A proposal by the country’s defence ministry, obtained by Polish media, reveals Warsaw is willing to pay up to $2 billion (€1.7 bn) to help make it happen.
There are already US forces in Poland on a rotational basis but recent Russian actions mean a permanent presence is now necessary, according to the document.
A spokesman for the Kremlin said the “gradual expansion of NATO military structures towards our borders” would not improve security or stability.
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WNU Editor: The Polish proposal is here .... Proposal for a U.S. Permanent Presence in Poland
More News On Poland Wanting The U.S. To Establish A Permanent Base Within Its Borders
Poland wants to have a permanent US troop presence, and it's willing to pay $2 billion to get it -- AP
Poland offers US up to $2B for permanent military base -- Washington Times
Poland seeks permanent US troop presence to deter Russia -- FOX News
Poland Pushes For Permanent US Military Base, Offers Up To $2B -- IBTimes
The Kremlin's Response
Kremlin: permanent U.S. military presence in Poland would harm European security -- Reuters
Poland offers $2bn for permanent US base, Moscow warns of ‘dangerous’ consequences -- RT
Kremlin says Russia ready to respond to NATO infrastructure expansion -- TASS
Kremlin on US Base in Poland: Moscow Ready to React to NATO's Expansion -- Sputnik
U.S. Base Will Turn Poland Into Potential Target, Russian Senator Warns -- Moscow Times
