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JD Vance Urges Europe to Boost Defense Independence, Rebukes Zelenskyy's Claims

The vice president reiterates the need for Europe to reduce reliance on U.S. security while dismissing accusations of siding with Russia in 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 calls for Europe to invest more in its own defense capabilities, criticizing its long-standing dependence on U.S. military support.
  • Vance emphasizes that understanding both Russian and Ukrainian strategic objectives is crucial for resolving the ongoing conflict without endorsing Russian aggression.
  • He dismisses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's suggestion that U.S. policy is sympathetic to Russia, labeling the claim as 'absurd' and counterproductive.
  • Drawing from historical context, Vance argues that a more independent Europe could have mitigated past U.S. foreign policy missteps, such as the Iraq War.
  • Vance links European defense autonomy to stronger transatlantic relations, asserting that reduced dependency would benefit both Europe and the United States.