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JD Vance Calls for European Defense Independence, Criticizes Zelenskyy’s Remarks

The U.S. Vice President emphasizes the need for Europe to reduce reliance on American military support and defends his approach to understanding the Ukraine conflict.

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks at the US military's Pituffik Space Base on March 28, 2025 in Pituffik, Greenland.
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Overview

  • Vice President JD Vance reiterated his stance that Europe must invest in its own defense capabilities rather than depending on U.S. military support.
  • Vance dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s claim that his approach justifies Russian aggression, calling the assertion 'absurd.'
  • He argued that understanding the strategic objectives of both Russia and Ukraine is essential to achieving peace, without implying moral support for Russia.
  • Vance criticized European nations for underinvesting in their militaries, contrasting them with exceptions like the UK, France, and Poland.
  • Reflecting on the Iraq War, Vance suggested that a more independent Europe could have opposed the U.S. invasion more effectively, potentially altering its outcome.