Poland and Lithuania Discuss Expanded Role in NATO Nuclear Deterrence (pbs.org)

• Poland and Lithuania confirm participation in NATO nuclear deterrence talks.
• Polish deputy defense minister denies plans to host nuclear weapons.
• U.S. signaled openness to new nuclear deployments in Europe per Financial Times.
• Analyst proposes 'nuclear sharing light' with Polish aircraft certified for U.S. weapons.

"Poland and Lithuania confirm they are participating in discussions about their potential role in NATO's nuclear deterrence efforts, which are built around U.S. nuclear weapons in Europe. Talks are in early stages. Polish Deputy Defense Minister Paweł Zalewski said they are talking about Poland playing an important role but denied plans to host nuclear weapons. Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas confirmed discussions. The Financial Times reported that the U.S. has signaled openness to deploying nuclear elements in new European countries, with Poland and the Baltic states interested. The Pentagon declined to comment. NATO's nuclear sharing program currently includes U.S. weapons in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Turkey, and the UK. An analyst suggested a 'nuclear sharing light' option where Polish aircraft are certified for U.S. nuclear weapons without stationing them in Poland."