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

Guardian World•Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 02:13 PM•2 min read

Downing Street emphasises sacrifices of UK troops and reasserts ‘unwavering’ support for Ukraine amid softening US policy towards Russia UK politics live – latest updates Downing Street has criticised Pete Hegseth for downplaying the role of Nato allies in helping the US with combat operations in...

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