Vice President JD Vance responded strongly to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's insinuations that he and the Trump administration lean towards Russian narratives in the conflict. Vance described Zelensky's comments as absurd, emphasizing the importance of the U.S. support for Ukraine. He advocates for a more nuanced understanding of both Russian and Ukrainian strategic interests, suggesting that his position does not equate to moral support for Russia but rather a necessary recognition of both sides' objectives for conflict resolution. Vance's views represent a departure from current Biden administration policies.
"I think it's sort of absurd for Zelensky to tell the [American] government, which is currently keeping his entire government and war effort together, that we are somehow on the side of the Russians."
"If you want to end the conflict, you have to try to understand where both the Russians and the Ukrainians see their strategic objectives."
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