U.S. vs. independent nuclear programs

During an international conference, Deputy Pentagon Chief Elbridge Colby stated that the United States opposes Poland, Germany, and countries of Northern Europe developing their own nuclear weapons. Instead, Washington supports greater European involvement in NATO's nuclear deterrence framework, but does not back independent nuclear programs outside the alliance. In his remarks, Colby emphasized that the U.S. aims to preserve a unified and reliable nuclear deterrence regulated within NATO's framework, and rejects the possibility of separate, autonomous nuclear initiatives by European countries.

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The U.S. has previously intensified business talks with NATO on nuclear security issues and announced its readiness to ensure joint efforts in nuclear weapons control and deterrence.