US Defence Secretary criticizes NATO allies, announces six-month force review
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a six-month review of American forces in Europe based on their commitment to regional security. Hegseth called the current support from European allies 'shameful' and emphasized the need for NATO to evolve into a more robust military alliance capable of self-defense.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 08:44 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 08:50 UTC
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