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Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, center, the top U.S. commander for the Middle East, makes an unannounced visit Jan. 31, 2020 in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Top US general in the Middle East skeptical that Russian bounties led to troops’ deaths

The top U.S. general for the Middle East said Tuesday that the intelligence suggesting that Russia may have paid Taliban militants to kill American troops in Afghanistan was worrisome, but he is not convinced that any bounties resulted in U.S. military deaths.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

In this April 9, 2019, file photo, Afghans watch a civilian vehicle burnt after being shot by U.S. forces following an attack near the Bagram Air Base, north of Kabul, Afghanistan.

Critics of US-Taliban deal say militants can’t be trusted

Critics of the deal like Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., say the agreement is simply a “cover for withdrawal.”

3 years ago

Only verified intelligence? A look at presidents’ briefings

The White House says President Donald Trump was never briefed on intelligence that Russia had put a bounty on U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan because there wasn’t corroborating evidence.

3 years ago

Trump, top officials defend response to Russia bounty threat

Criticized for inaction, President Donald Trump and top officials on Wednesday stepped up their defense of the administration’s response to intelligence assessments that Russia offered bounties for killing U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

3 years ago

Trump should have acted on reports of Russian bounties on US troops, lawmakers say

Democrats and Republicans received separate briefings on the allegations against Russia from top U.S. intelligence officials.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

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