Zelensky in Bucharest and Trump in Beijing: "Poland is ready to host troops."

Thursday, May 14, 2026

El Confidencial

B9 summit leaders discuss strengthening NATO security on Eastern flank amid Russian threats near Ukraine.

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The B9 summit, co-hosted by Romania and Poland, gathered leaders from NATO’s Eastern Flank and Nordic countries to discuss strengthening transatlantic security cooperation, with the theme being “Giving more for transatlantic security.” Discussions included achieving a 5% GDP commitment and addressing the differing nature of conflict in the Black Sea versus hybrid actions in the Baltic Sea. Questions arose regarding potential troop deployments from Germany to Poland if Trump’s statements were realized, which Polish President Karol Nawrocki stated was not discussed but that Poland is prepared to host such troops. The summit notably lacked US leaders Donald Trump and Marco Rubio, who were in China, with Thomas G. DiNanno attending instead. Ukraine experienced massive drone attacks during the event, prompting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to suggest Russia was trying to disrupt the political climate. Zelensky emphasized the need for physical deterrents against Russia and expressed hope that ending the war could be addressed while the US president was in China. Romanian President Nicusor Dan called the meeting positive and a preview of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara.

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