Hegseth wrong to say most non-US Nato forces in Afghanistan did not fight, says No 10

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Downing Street condemned US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for minimizing the combat contributions of non-US NATO forces in Afghanistan, including British troops. The UK also reaffirmed its support for Ukraine as it distances itself from Donald Trump’s more conciliatory approach toward Russia.

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