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Trump touts plan for new U.S. base as Poland warns of risks from Russia

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

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Trump touts "major progress" on plans for a permanent U.S.

Army base in Poland as the country's leader warns Russia's war on Ukraine could hit NATO soil.

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  • Reported by CBS News and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:34:57 UTC.

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  1. Poland joins coalition to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences against Russia

  2. Trump touts plan for new U.S. base as Poland warns of risks from Russia

  3. Auto industry urges Trump to bar Chinese automakers in U.S. ahead of Xi visit

  4. Seven men who could lead Russia after Putin

  5. UN report finds widespread sexual violence in Ukraine war, 89% of cases linked to Russia

  6. 2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move

  7. JPMorgan, Citigroup CEOs attending Trump's state dinner for China's Xi: Sources

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