Warsaw: The Polish president has called on the United States to station nuclear weapons in Poland as a strategic deterrent against Russian advances. Andrzej Duda, in a recent interview with the Financial Times, emphasized the need for NATO's infrastructure to adapt to the eastward shift of its borders since 1999, suggesting that the presence of nuclear weapons in Poland would enhance safety and security in the region.

According to Anadolu Agency, Duda remarked that the decision ultimately rests with US President Donald Trump, while pointing out that Russia did not seek approval when it moved its nuclear arsenal to Belarus. Duda also mentioned that French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to extend France's nuclear protection to other European nations could serve as an alternative means of security.

Duda expressed that developing Poland's own nuclear capability would require decades, underlining the significance of current alliances. He reassured that President Trump is committed to maintaining US troops in Poland, dismissing fears of a potential withdrawal as unfounded. He described Poland as a reliable US ally with mutual strategic interests.

Addressing Trump's efforts to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Duda acknowledged the challenging nature of diplomacy involved. He defended Trump's approach towards Russia, suggesting that it involves effective measures that may not be overtly apparent. Duda advocated for allowing Trump the opportunity to resolve the situation, citing the lack of success by others in achieving peace.

In a separate commentary, Duda criticized Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski for engaging in a public dispute with US officials and Elon Musk over Starlink access for Ukraine. He deemed the confrontation "completely unnecessary" and stressed the importance of conducting discussions with the American administration through official diplomatic channels.