Poland calls for larger U.S. military presence in eastern Europe


Polands Defense Minister Tomasz Siemoniak (R) shakes hands and speaks with U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel in Warsaw January 30, 2014. REUTERS/Jacek Marczewski

WARSAW (Reuters) - The U.S. should increase its military presence in Poland and in other NATO members in central and eastern Europe in light of the Ukraine crisis, Polish Defence Minister Tomasz Siemoniak said on Saturday.

Siemoniak said Washington was open towards the idea but detailed talks were yet to begin.

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