The news from the US came as a shock in Poland. The US Army Europe and Africa issued a press release on Monday, stating that it intended to reposition its forces from Jasionka in the southeast of the country.

It went on to say that the move was "part of a broader strategy to optimize US military operations." The American soldiers will be moved to other sites in the country.

A report on NBC news, however, sounded rather more alarming.

Citing American and European sources, the broadcaster reported that the Pentagon is considering withdrawing 10,000 US soldiers from Romania and Poland.

Since the collapse of communism and the restoration of Polish independence in 1989, Poland has seen the United States as the most important guarantor of its security.

Its membership of the NATO defense alliance is underpinned by a strong bilateral relationship with the US that has the backing of all political forces in Poland.

During his first visit to Warsaw as US Defense Secretary in early February, Pete Hegseth said that the US would not be reducing its military presence. Approximately 10,000 American soldiers are currently stationed........

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