Russia knocks reports of Poland seeking permanent US military presence inside its borders

The Hill: Russia on Monday reportedly knocked reports that Poland wants to secure a permanent U.S. military presence inside its borders.

“When we see the gradual expansion of NATO military structures towards our borders ... this of course in no way creates security and stability on the continent,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, according to Reuters.

Poland's defense minister said earlier Monday that he discussed permanently stationing thousands of U.S. troops in Poland who are currently there on a temporary mission with American officials, The Associated Press reported.

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