Coverage dated October 19, 2026

Hegseth 'wrong' to diminish NATO role in Afghanistan: UK prime minister's office

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The British and Polish governments have condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for downplaying the involvement of NATO allies in the war in Afghanistan. During a speech at the University of Tennessee on Saturday, Hegseth, who served as a Minnesota Army National Guard instructor in Afghanistan, sug…

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  1. The Guardian

    Hegseth wrong to say most non-US Nato forces in Afghanistan did not fight, says No 10 (opens The Guardian)

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    Downing Street emphasises sacrifices of UK troops and reasserts ‘unwavering’ support for Ukraine amid softening US policy towards Russia Downing Street has criticised Pete Hegseth for downplaying the role of Nato allies in helping the US with combat operations in Afghanistan, saying Donald Trump’s d…

  2. The Hill

    Hegseth 'wrong' to diminish NATO role in Afghanistan: UK prime minister's office (opens The Hill)

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    The British and Polish governments have condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for downplaying the involvement of NATO allies in the war in Afghanistan. During a speech at the University of Tennessee on Saturday, Hegseth, who served as a Minnesota Army National Guard instructor in Afghanistan, sug…