Donald Trump walks back comments about UK soldiers in Afghanistan
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Donald Trump walks back comments about UK soldiers in Afghanistan
"The great and very brave soldiers of the United Kingdom will always be with the United States of America. In Afghanistan, 457 died, many were badly injured, and they were among the greatest of all warriors. It's a bond too strong to ever be broken. The UK military, with tremendous heart and soul, is second to none (except for the USA). We love you all, and always will!"
"The prime minister spoke to the president of the United States, Donald Trump, this afternoon. The prime minister raised the brave and heroic British and American soldiers who fought side by side in Afghanistan, many of whom never returned home. We must never forget their sacrifice, he said. As Ukraine approaches the fourth year of war since Russia's full-scale invasion, the leaders agreed on the need to see progress towards a sustainable ceasefire."
Donald Trump praised UK soldiers who fought in Afghanistan as among the greatest warriors, citing 457 deaths and many serious injuries. The UK military was described as second to none (except for the USA) and the bond between the United States and the United Kingdom was called too strong to be broken. Earlier comments by Trump that NATO troops stayed a little off the frontlines in Afghanistan drew criticism. The UK prime minister raised the sacrifices of British and American forces during a call and emphasized that their sacrifice must never be forgotten. The leaders agreed on pursuing progress toward a sustainable ceasefire in Ukraine, continued support for Ukraine, and bolstered Arctic security.
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