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Trump Aagiza Pentagon Kupunguza Mazoezi ya Kijeshi na Korea Kusini

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to significantly reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing high costs and provocative messages to North Korea.
  • Trump made this statement on Sunday, August 16, just hours before the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises began, involving U.S. and South Korean troops.
  • Approximately 18,000 South Korean soldiers are participating in the exercises, which are scheduled to continue until August 27.
  • Trump expressed dissatisfaction with South Korea for rejecting a U.S. request to participate in operations against Iran, adding to his grievances with Seoul.
  • The South Korean military confirmed that the exercises commenced on Monday as planned, without commenting on Trump's remarks.

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Rais wa Marekani, Donald Trump, ameiagiza Wizara ya Ulinzi ya nchi hiyo (Pentagon) kupunguza kwa kiasi kikubwa mazoezi ya pamoja ya kijeshi kati ya Marekani na Korea Kusini, akisema mazoezi hayo yanagharimu fedha nyingi na yanatoa ujumbe unaoweza kuonekana kuwa wa kichokozi kwa Korea Kaskazini.

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