Polish Prime Minister Morawiecki strengthens defense ties with US and declares leadership of new Europe.

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki emphasized the importance of the alliance between America and Europe during his visit to the United States, in contrast to French President Emmanuel Macron's call for Europe to strengthen its "strategic autonomy." Poland, one of Kyiv's strongest allies in the war with Russia, has become one of Ukraine's most important allies, and access to its roads, railways, and airports is crucial in funneling weapons, ammunition, and other aid to Ukraine. Warsaw has pushed hard for years for U.S. troops to be stationed on its territory, and many of its recent arms contracts have gone to American companies.