US, NATO announce troop withdrawal; Ghani says respect decision

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said he respected the US decision to withdraw US and NATO troops from Afghanistan, adding the government will continue to work with the US and the NATO allies for peace efforts, reported TOLOnews.

Esper warned Trump against speedy Afghan pullout in memo before termination – Reports

Moscow/Sputnik: Mark Esper sent a classified memo to US President Donald Trump warning him against a rapid withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, shortly before he was "terminated" from his position as secretary of defense, media said Saturday.