Fresh strains have erupted between US President Donald Trump and key European allies, just as relations appeared to steady after recent friction over Greenland. The latest rupture centres on Trump’s remarks questioning Nato allies’ frontline role in Afghanistan and whether the alliance would defend the United States in a crisis, comments that have sparked anger from London to Warsaw.
In an interview with Fox News, Trump said of NATO partners: "They'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan," before adding, "And they did, they stayed a little back, a little off the front lines." He also repeated doubts about NATO solidarity, saying he was “not sure” the alliance would meet the “ultimate test” of defending the US.
