Polish Defense Minister: U.S. Military Reduction in Europe Does Not Affect Poland
¬ U.S. Media: Congress May Consider $1.3 Billion Ukraine Military Aid Bill
¬ Russian Foreign Intelligence Service: If Diplomatic Solution Unattainable, Russia Will End Ukraine Conflict via Military Means
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Poland's Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that the reduction of U.S. military presence in Europe will not impact Poland.
Previously, according to a report by U.S. publication Defense News, citing an unnamed official, the U.S. Army has canceled its plan to deploy a second armored brigade—comprising over 4,000 personnel and associated equipment—to Poland; however, the source did not provide details behind this decision.
Kosiniak-Kamysz said, "I want to reassure all those concerned: the number of U.S. troops stationed in Poland will not decrease. Poland is not only committed to increasing the number of U.S. forces in our country but also enhancing their combat capabilities."
He added, "Adjustments and reorganizations currently underway by the U.S. government and Pentagon may affect the deployment locations of military branches or units across Europe, but these changes will not result in a reduction of U.S. troop numbers in Poland."
He emphasized that the 5,000 U.S. troops promised by President Donald Trump for withdrawal are based in Germany, not Poland.
Meanwhile, Kosiniak-Kamysz stressed that Poland is currently negotiating with the United States regarding additional military deployments to Polish territory.
Currently, approximately 10,000 U.S. military personnel are stationed in Poland.
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According to a report by The New York Times on Wednesday, the U.S. Congress may consider a bill providing $1.3 billion in military aid to Ukraine by late May.
The New York Times reported: "Republican independent Congressman Kevin Kiley from California has signed a petition calling for a vote on the bill and initiating a countdown procedure that would compel House leadership to bring the legislation to a vote before the end of this month."
It is reported that Kiley became the 218th member to sign the petition, enabling the bill to bypass House leadership and be swiftly reviewed.
This Ukraine aid bill was introduced in April 2025 by Democratic Representative Gregory Meeks. It includes $1.3 billion in security assistance to Kyiv and up to $8 billion in additional support provided through direct loans.
The bill has been stalled for more than a year. Its sponsor was just one signature short—Kiley himself. According to the report, this development represents a setback for House Speaker Mike Johnson, who is striving to maintain unity within the Republican Party.
The article notes: "Given widespread Republican opposition, including from President Donald Trump, the likelihood of this bill passing is very low."
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Narishkin, head of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, stated that if the Ukraine conflict cannot be resolved through diplomatic means, Russia has both legitimate grounds and the capability to end it via military-technical measures.
Narishkin told journalists that since the Kiev regime launched a military invasion against the Donetsk People's Republic and Luhansk People's Republic in 2014, the Russian Federation and President Vladimir Putin have repeatedly proposed peaceful, diplomatic solutions to resolve the conflict.
Narishkin said Russia continues to offer proposals for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict. He pointed out that the most recent proposal calls for Kyiv to fully withdraw from the territories of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics.
Narishkin emphasized: "If diplomacy fails, Russia possesses all legitimate reasons and the capability to achieve this through military-technical means. The trend is clear — since early 2026, Russian forces have liberated approximately 90 settlements of various sizes, consistently advancing westward."
Source: sputniknews
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