Should NATO/US Reposition or Add Nuclear Weapons to Poland to Improve Deterrence Position?

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Poland has signalled that they are willing to host nuclear weapons if requested to do so by NATO, but is there any advantage to be gained by doing so? What military/political tactical/strategic implications would there be to having nuclear weapons closer to Belarus/Kaliningrad/Russia?

Suggested reference: Associated Press, "Poland's Leader Says His Country is Ready to Host NATO Members' Nuclear Weapons to Counter Russia," 22 April, 2024.