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Poland and the US hold talks on security and strengthening the eastern flank of NATO

27.08.2026

On the margins of the meeting of the North Atlantic Council on 27 August, the Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defence Paweł Zalewski held talks at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels with the US Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Europe and NATO Policy William Cappelletti and the US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker.

On the margins of the meeting of the North Atlantic Council on 27 August, the Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defence Paweł Zalewski held talks at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels with the US Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Europe and NATO Policy William Cappelletti and the US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker.

Current matters of security in Europe were the topic of discussion, with special regard being given to the war in Ukraine and the perspectives for its continuation, including anticipated Russian activities. Aspects of implementation of the NATO 3.0 concept have also been discussed, and in this context: the overview of US military presence in Europe, especially in Poland. Preliminary talks were had on a visit by W. Cappelletti, planned for next month, which will concern strengthening the potential and expansion of permanent US military presence in Poland, which is a process designed in accordance with instructions of President Donald Trump.

Joint production and maintenance of the PAC-3 missiles for the Patriot system in select European countries, including potentially in Poland, was also among the topics.
 

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