US Defence Secretary criticizes NATO allies, announces review of troop presence
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a six-month review of American forces in Europe. Hegseth called European nations' failure to grant US forces access to bases 'shameful' and urged them to take responsibility for their own defense. He emphasized that NATO must evolve into a more robust military alliance to deter threats.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 08:44 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 08:50 UTC
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