Boris Johnson says he’ll ask US President Joe Biden to extend his 31 August deadline to leave Afghanistan when the two talk at the G7 virtual summit on Tuesday.
But the crisis has highlighted how little leverage the UK has to exert its influence in the region – and over the US.
If the US leaves Afghanistan on 31 August, the UK will have little choice but to follow.
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Taliban might shoot down air craft. Watch out USA. 🔭😑
America is no more Britain trusted ally. The European can dismantle NATO union.
UK must listen to USA or else they are not democratic, no women rights, anti LGBT etc
Why cant pope come and Baptize all of those want to come to Europe..
Sashay? I don’t know about that, but get down there quick and sign the bill. |