Overview
- German outlet Pioneer reports that J.D. Vance will not participate in this year's Munich Security Conference.
- RIA Novosti carried the update citing Pioneer, and the coverage includes no official confirmation from U.S. authorities.
- Vance's February 2025 address at the conference sharply criticized European governments and warned of censorship.
- He argued Europe’s main threat is internal rather than from Russia or China, citing annulled election results in Romania and a potential risk for Germany.
- Pioneer said his 2025 appearance caused a stir and suggested a 2026 visit would have been tense, and former Austrian foreign minister Karin Kneissl later praised the speech as a major moment.