Poland would like more U.S. troops in Europe, says ruling party boss

U.S. military vehicles are seen at a base in Mielec, Poland February 9, 2022. REUTERS/Kuba Stezycki

WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland would welcome a 50% increase in the number of U.S. troops in Europe, the leader of the country's ruling party said in comments published on Sunday, as Warsaw calls for tougher action against Moscow over the conflict in Ukraine.

The invasion of Ukraine, which Russian President Vladimir Putin called a "special military operation" to demilitarise its neighbour, has fueled security fears in states on NATO's eastern flank.