Poland seeks answers after Pentagon scraps planned US armored brigade rotation
Poland is seeking clarification from U.S. officials regarding the Pentagon's decision to halt a planned armored brigade rotation. The move has raised concerns among Polish officials, who emphasize their commitment as a NATO ally. Deputy Defense Minister Paweł Zalewski expressed hope for answers during upcoming meetings in Washington.
- ▪Poland's deputy defense minister is pressing U.S. officials for answers about the halted U.S. armored brigade rotation.
- ▪The Pentagon's decision has caused concern in Warsaw, despite previous assurances about troop levels.
- ▪The halted rotation involved approximately 4,000 U.S. Army troops that were scheduled to deploy to Poland.
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NATO Poland seeks answers after Pentagon scraps planned US armored brigade rotation Paweł Zalewski referenced Trump's assurance to Poland's president-elect that US forces would remain in the country, says Poland is a “model ally" within NATO By Efrat Lachter , Morgan Phillips Fox News Published May 19, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Poland seeking clarity on paused US military rotation, Polish deputy defense minister says Paweł Zalewski tells Fox News Digital in Warsaw that Poland expects answers from Pentagon officials during upcoming meetings in Washington about a paused U.S. armored brigade rotation.
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