Hegseth wrong to say most non-US Nato forces in Afghanistan did not fight, says No 10
Downing Street emphasises sacrifices of UK troops and reasserts ‘unwavering’ support for Ukraine amid softening US policy towards RussiaUK politics live – latest updatesDowning Street has criticised P
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theguardian.com
19.10.2026
UK and Poland accuse Hegseth of downplaying allies’ role in Afghanistan
British leader Andy Burnham's spokesperson says it's "wrong" for the U.S. defense secretary to diminish the importance of NATO countries.
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politico.eu
19.10.2026
Pete Hegseth Saying 5 Countries Fought in Afghanistan Criticized by Veterans
The U.S. invoked NATO's Article 5 mutual defense clause shortly after the 9/11 attacks in 2001, preceding the Afghanistan war.
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newsweek.com
19.10.2026