According to a CNN report, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will send 5,000 additional troops to Poland, a move that adds to Washington’s military presence on NATO’s eastern flank.

The announcement comes after recent uncertainty over U.S. troop planning in Europe, including questions about whether a planned deployment to Poland had been delayed or stopped. Polish officials welcomed Trump’s statement and described the move as a sign of continued security cooperation between the two countries.

Poland has taken on a central role in NATO’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine. The country borders Ukraine and has pushed for a stronger U.S. military presence since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022.

Trump also connected the decision to his relationship with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, whose election he had supported. The move comes as the Trump administration reviews America’s broader military footprint in Europe and continues pressing NATO allies to take on more responsibility for regional defense.