Madrid, President Joe Biden of the United States of America said today that the US will significantly increase its military presence in Europe for the long haul, including by establishing its first permanent presence in Poland, to bolster regional security after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg at the opening of the alliance’s annual leaders’ summit in Madrid, Biden said “NATO is strong and united” and that steps to be taken during the gathering will “further augment our collective strength.”

Biden opened his participation in the summit by announcing the permanent basing of a US military garrison in Poland. He also said the US is sending two additional F-35 fighter jet squadrons to the United Kingdom (UK) and will send more air defense and other capabilities to Germany and Italy.

Source: Oman News Agency