Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced on Tuesday that United States forces will continue to be stationed in Poland, even as operational responsibilities at the Jasionka military base shift to other allied nations. His comments were made in response to recent media speculation suggesting that the US Department of Defense is considering a significant reduction of American troops in Europe.

“The previous tasks of US troops in Jasionka are being taken over by successive allies,” Kosiniak-Kamysz wrote in a post on X. “US troops remain in Poland, but in different locations.” According to his statement, the mission in Jasionka is now carried out primarily by Norwegian, German, British, and Polish troops, along with other NATO allies.

The Jasionka base has served as a critical hub for the delivery and coordination of military aid to Ukraine. Kosiniak-Kamysz highlighted that since July 2024, the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) mission has been in charge of the base's operations, emphasizing the continued multinational effort to support Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.

The minister’s reassurance counters concerns raised by a media report alleging that Pentagon officials are reviewing proposals to withdraw thousands of US troops from Europe. While the report caused concern about diminishing American commitment to NATO allies, the Polish defense minister’s statement underscores a strategic redistribution rather than a withdrawal of US forces.

Poland remains a central NATO partner in Eastern Europe, and its military infrastructure has played a vital role in coordinating allied support for Ukraine. The involvement of multiple European allies at the Jasionka base reflects a broader shift toward shared responsibility within the alliance while maintaining US presence in the region.

As military aid and logistical operations continue under NATO's leadership, Poland’s defense ministry appears committed to reassuring both domestic and international audiences of its robust security partnership with the United States and other allies. The message from Warsaw is clear: the alliance remains strong, operational, and united in its support for Ukraine and regional security.