Russia placed atomic weapons in Belarus and on NATO’s Eastern border, so why not reciprocate?
Poland is ready for nukes. As a NATO country with many unfriendly neighbors, having a nuclear umbrella close at hand is clearly appealing. However, when it comes to nuclear arms, just having them available on your real estate is a controversial and tricky issue. This is particularly true for new NATO members. Russia is particularly sensitive about former Warsaw Pact countries gaining prominence in the Alliance.
Poland Stands as a Bulwark Against Russia
Sensibilities on this score would be particularly keen regarding Poland, which has become one of the stronger bulwarks against Russian adventurism among the newly matriculated Alliance members. The option of having atomic weapons on Polish soil does not suggest that Warsaw would have…
