Latest "Russian bounties US troops Afghanistan" stories

The dust kicks up as a CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepares to land in order to extract Afghan National Army and U.S. soldiers following an advise-and-assist mission Sept. 17, 2019, in southeastern Afghanistan.

Pompeo says threats to US in Afghanistan raised with Russian officials

Pompeo’s testimony came a day after President Donald Trump told an interviewer he had not raised the bounty allegations in numerous phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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

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