Vance, in an interview, said the economic pact with Kyiv sought by President Trump “is a way better security guarantee than 20,000 troops from some random country that hasn’t fought a war in 30 or 40 years.
1d
France's defense minister gave a firm response Tuesday to remarks by U.S. Vice President JD Vance that cast doubt on the effectiveness of potential French and British peacekeeping troops in Ukraine.
The vice president denied that his comment about a “random country that hasn’t fought a war in 30 or 40 years” was aimed at Britain and France.
1d
Vice President J.D. Vance is making the case that a U.S.-Ukraine critical minerals deal is a more practical deterrent against Russian President Vladimir Putin than an international security force for post-war Ukraine proposed by key allies Britain and France.
New Vision on MSN1d
Vance denies having criticized French, British armiesUS Vice President JD Vance insisted Tuesday he was not targeting France and Britain with remarks he made dismissing the military abilities of countries supporting a possible European peacekeeping
Cyprus Mail on MSN1d
J D Vance denies disrespecting UK and France over Ukraine peacekeeping forceVance's comments about the planned British- and French-led European peacekeeping force caused politicians and veterans in both countries to say he was dishonouring hundreds of troops killed fighting alongside US forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.
1dOpinion
Maybe next time don’t insult stalwart allies during a TV interview.
JD Vance has sparked a fresh backlash after trying to backpedal on his apparent jibe at the British and French armed forces. The American vice-president took a swipe at Europe’s efforts to provide Ukraine with security guarantees if there is a peace deal with Russia.
GB News on MSN23h
JD Vance doubles down over 'disrespectful' dismissal of 'hysterical' Britain - 'It's dishonest to pretend!'JD Vance has doubled down on his “disrespectful” dismissal of “hysterical” Britain after making controversial comments about a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine. It comes as the VP has been in hot water for saying a peacekeeping force in Ukraine would be "20,
US Vice President JD Vance has broken his silence after launching a bizarre rant which led to him being accused of 'mocking' the UK
Vice President JD Vance took to X to claim he wasn't targeting the UK or France when he made the 'random country' dig while slamming proposals to send thousands of British and French troops to Ukraine
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results
Feedback