A clash involving Nato forces' sacrifice in Afghanistan is highlighting new rifts between the US and its allies in Europe after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth raised questions about the involvement of coalition partners in operations there. The British government has taken issue with his comments, claiming that his statements undermine the sacrifice of British and other allied forces. More than 450 Britons have been killed in Afghanistan, while numerous other nations also saw their soldiers lose their lives in the NATO-led campaign.
This is a delicate period for relations between Europe and the United States. US President Donald Trump has launched new accusations against Ukraine’s leadership, imposed some sanctions against Russia and limited the sharing of information which allows Kyiv to defend itself from Russian attacks. This policy has alarmed European governments about the future of Western aid to Ukraine.
