Duda said that there is no indication the United States plans to scale back its military presence in Poland or Eastern Europe.
The meeting with Kellogg took place on Tuesday at the presidential palace in Warsaw.
Kellogg, a retired US Army general and adviser to former President Donald Trump, recently attended the Munich Security Conference and is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv in the coming days.
Duda said that his conversation with Kellogg focused on security issues, particularly the war in Ukraine.
He briefed the American envoy on Poland's assessment of the situation, including incidents involving Russian provocations.
"I explained how we perceive Russia’s actions, including its military maneuvers and statements from its officials," Duda said.
The Polish president also referenced his recent meeting with Pete Hegseth, the US Secretary of Defense, declaring that he has a comprehensive understanding of American efforts concerning Ukraine.
Duda expressed confidence that the United States under Trump’s leadership is determined to play a decisive role in ending the conflict.
“I know President Trump," Duda said. "He is firm, determined and usually effective when he takes action."
He added that he expects at least a ceasefire in Ukraine, and ideally, an end to Russia’s aggression.
He told reporters that Poland’s stance remains clear: Russia must not win this war, and any negotiated peace must be both just and lasting.
"A strong, decisive policy is necessary here, and I believe President Trump is capable of delivering it," Duda said.
He sought to dispel concerns over potential changes in US engagement in European security, particularly regarding NATO’s eastern flank.
"I can assure you that there are absolutely no American plans to reduce military activity in this part of Europe, especially when it comes to security and troop presence," he said.
He argued that strengthening ties between the European Union and the United States should remain a priority during Poland’s presidency of the EU Council.
He also emphasized that Poland is viewed as a reliable NATO ally, noting that Polish contributions to the alliance have been widely acknowledged by American officials, including Trump.
“Poland is no longer merely a country that seeks protection,” Duda said. “We are actively contributing to NATO operations, including deployments along the alliance’s eastern flank.”
He underscored that the United States, NATO’s most powerful military partner, recognizes Poland as a responsible and key ally.
Duda reiterated that Poland ranks among NATO’s top defense spenders relative to gross domestic product, reinforcing the country’s position within the alliance.
“This puts us in the leading group, and no one can question our commitment,” he said, pledging to continue strengthening Polish-American relations for the remainder of his presidency.
Duda concluded by stating that the upcoming National Security Council meeting will provide an opportunity for broad political discussions on security matters.
He noted that by next Monday, there would be more clarity on the outcome of Kellogg’s talks in Kyiv, as well as ongoing US-Russia negotiations in Saudi Arabia.
“We hope these discussions will contribute to greater security in our region,” Duda said, adding that Poland remains actively engaged in supporting Ukraine by providing military aid and facilitating logistics for international assistance.
(rt/gs)
Source: IAR, PAP