After sharp criticism, Trump praises the role of British soldiers in Afghanistan
praised Saturday played the role of British soldiers in
Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform: "The great and brave soldiers of the United Kingdom will always remain with the United States"
The Greatest Warriors
He added: "In Afghanistan, 457 (of them) were killed and many were seriously injured, and they were among the greatest warriors. This is a bond that is too strong to ever be broken"
Trump said Thursday that allied soldiers remained in Afghanistan "At a distance from the front lines". These statements sparked condemnation from allied countries, and Starmer considered them insulting.
French President Emmanuel Macron’s circles reported that he had renewed his decision on Saturday. "Gratitude" The country goes to the families of the French soldiers who fell in Afghanistan, after Trump’s statements.
Unacceptable statements
The French president’s circles said that "These unacceptable statements do not warrant any comment. What the Head of State wants is to console the families of the fallen soldiers and reaffirm the nation’s gratitude and respectful memory."
Trump’s positions on Afghanistan sparked criticism from allies of Washington who participated alongside it in the invasion that toppled the rule of the Taliban and aimed to uproot Al-Qaeda following the attacks of September 11, 2001.
French military involvement in Afghanistan continued from the year 2001 until the year 2014. During that period, 89 French personnel were killed and more than 700 were wounded.
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