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WorldPublished: 19 October 2026 at 20:32

Polish politicians criticise Hegseth's remarks on allies' role in the Afghanistan war

Remarks by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth describing allies' role in the war in Afghanistan as "insignificant" have drawn criticism from Polish politicians.

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Polish politicians have criticised recent statements by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth about the role of allied countries in the war in Afghanistan. Hegseth described that role as "insignificant".

The criticism comes from Poland, whose politicians disagree with the US official's assessment of the allies' contribution to the fighting in Afghanistan.

Available information about the matter is limited for now. It is not known which Polish politicians spoke out, what exactly they said in response, or in what setting Hegseth made his assessment. The report will be updated if these details become available.

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