Vice President JD Vance refuted claims that he criticized the UK and France regarding their commitment to peacekeeping in Ukraine. After his comments on the Fox News Channel, which suggested that an economic pact with Kyiv is more beneficial than European troops, he faced backlash from leaders and veterans. Vance defended his stance, asserting that he never mentioned these nations and acknowledged their contributions alongside US forces. His remarks followed a significant meeting between Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and US officials in the Oval Office, impacting diplomatic relations.
Vance stated, 'I don't even mention the UK or France in the clip, both of whom have fought bravely alongside the US over the last 20 years.'
Vance explained that the economic pact with Kyiv is a more substantial security guarantee than deploying 20,000 troops from a country with decades of inactivity.
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