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JD Vance's Controversial Remarks at Munich Security Conference Ignite Tensions with European Leaders

U.S. VP JD Vance's critique of European democracies at the Munich Security Conference prompts sharp responses from German Chancellor Scholz and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

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JD Vance rebuked by Germany's Scholz
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Newsweek

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Zelenskyy calls for European army as Germany hits back at US over Vance tirade – Europe live
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The Guardian

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Shadow Boxing on Ukraine
New York Sun

New York Sun

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Russia's Putin could be NATO's 'Man of the Year' as he's strengthened the alliance, Trump ally says
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CNBC

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Trump strangles Europe
Axios

Axios

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'I'm on Trump time:' Kellogg says Russia-Ukraine peace plan could come in days or weeks
CNBC

CNBC

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Ukraine's President Zelenskyy calls for the creation of the "armed forces of Europe" amid new line by Washington
CBS News

CBS News

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JD Vance’s Munich speech laid bare the collapse of the transatlantic alliance
The Guardian

The Guardian

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Volodymyr Zelensky calls for creation of 'army of Europe' to face Russian threats
BBC News

BBC News

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Hungary's transformation into an 'electoral autocracy' has parallels to Trump's second term
Associated Press

Associated Press

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Germany rebuffs ‘dictated peace’ for Ukraine at Munich security summit
Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera

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Without Europe a Russia-Ukraine peace deal wouldn't work, EU foreign policy chief says
CNBC

CNBC

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Scholz says Germans will decide their democracy for themselves, hitting back at Vance
CNN

CNN

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Trump officials pitch Zelenskyy on U.S. owning 50% of Ukraine's rare earth minerals
CNBC

CNBC

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Zelenskyy calls for creation of 'European army' as he warns Russia 'is not preparing for dialogue'
CNBC

CNBC

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Zelensky warns the days of America’s guaranteed support for Europe are over
CNN

CNN

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Putin will use Donald Trump as "prop in his own performance"—Zelensky
Newsweek

Newsweek

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German chancellor hits back at US at security conference as Trump administration upends norms
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ABC News

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Here's what happened during President Donald Trump's 4th week in office
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FOX News

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Zelenskyy, Scholz take strong stands as new line from Washington under Trump jolts Europe
Associated Press

Associated Press

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine has ‘low chance’ of survival without US backing
Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera

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Munich Security Conference: Vance 's blast on Europe ignores Ukraine and defence agenda
BBC News

BBC News

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Analysis: Russia is relishing a series of contradictory White House messages on Ukraine
CNN

CNN

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Trump officials pitch Zelenskyy on U.S. owning 50% of Ukraine's rare earth minerals
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NBC News

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German Chancellor Hits Back at US at Security Conference as Trump Administration Upends Norms
Newsmax

Newsmax

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Zelensky: Russia Has to Go to at Least Pre-2022 Invasion Borders
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Breitbart News

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JD Vance Beautifully Roasts EU Leaders in First Major Speech
Townhall

Townhall

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Zelenskyy's warning about Ukraine's future: From the Politics Desk
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NBC News

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Zelenskyy meets with Vance, says Ukraine needs "real security guarantees"
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CBS News

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Zelenskyy: 'Very difficult' for Ukraine to survive without U.S. military support
NBC News

NBC News

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Hegseth team's reported travel invite to extremist sends clear message to military
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MSNBC

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Trump Asked to Respond to Vance’s Speech That ‘Ruffled’ Feathers Overseas: ‘Europe Has to be Careful’
MEDIAite

MEDIAite

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Trump Team shakes Europe with Ukraine shift and NATO demands
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USA TODAY

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Trump gives thumbs-up to J.D. Vance’s remarks scolding European leaders
Washington Times

Washington Times

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Politics Newsletter: Vance Eviscerates Europe
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FOX News

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Vance Stuns Parley at Munich by Prioritizing Domestic Troubles — Immigration and Censorship — Over Discussion of the War in Ukraine
New York Sun

New York Sun

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Trump Responds to GOP Chair of Armed Services Committee Calling Hegseth’s Speech a ‘Rookie Mistake’
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MEDIAite

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JD Vance Mocked After Downplaying Election Interference To European Leaders
HuffPost

HuffPost

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Widespread concern among U.S. allies in Munich about Ukraine policy, foreign aid
NPR

NPR

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What We Know About Trump’s Plan to End the Russia–Ukraine War
Epoch Times

Epoch Times

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Vance speech gets a cool reception from European leaders at Munich Security Conference
NPR

NPR

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Zelenskyy, Vance talk peace for Ukraine and Russia
World News Group

World News Group

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Vance uses half-truths to lecture a European audience well aware of the threat of authoritarian rule
CNN

CNN

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J.D. Vance brings the culture war to Europe: ‘There is a new sheriff in town’
Reason

Reason

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Vance to Zelenskyy: US Wants 'Lasting' Peace
Newsmax

Newsmax

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WSJ distorts Vance's comments on Ukraine, Russia — but social media users quickly correct the record
The Blaze

The Blaze

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Vance berates European leaders as tensions with close allies burst into the open
NBC News

NBC News

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Thin-skinned German minister melts down over Vance's speech: 'Not acceptable'
The Blaze

The Blaze

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Zelenskyy to : Talked With Vance on Deal for Ukraine Resources
Newsmax

Newsmax

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Zelenskyy calls for united US-Europe support against Russia
Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera

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German defense chief claps back at Vance over Munich conference speech
Washington Times

Washington Times

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US Vice President JD Vance blasts Europe over free speech, lax migration
Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy to : Trump Can Help End War in Ukraine
Newsmax

Newsmax

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Zelenskyy demands ‘real security guarantees’ before peace talks; Vance accused of ‘trying to pick a fight’ with EU – as it happened
The Guardian

The Guardian

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'Disgust': Vance’s 'disturbing' speech alarms Europe, sparks foreign policy fears
AlterNet

AlterNet

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WATCH: JD Vance's epic speech destroying the tyranny sweeping 'democratic' Europe
The Blaze

The Blaze

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Watch: Vance Torched The Euro Elite Face-to-Face and They Hated It
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Breitbart News

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Zelenskyy tells Vance Ukraine needs ‘security guarantees’ before any Putin talks
The Guardian

The Guardian

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Critics Warn of Rising European Fascism as Security Conference Begins in Germany
Truthout

Truthout

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JD Vance criticizes European democracy, says greatest threat is 'from within'
CNBC

CNBC

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JD Vance stuns Munich conference with blistering attack on Europe’s leaders
The Guardian

The Guardian

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Zelenskyy meets with JD Vance amid Russia negotiation concerns
Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera

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Vance takes MAGA to Munich with speech scolding European leaders
Axios

Axios

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VP Vance's Team Says WSJ Outlet 'Mischaracterized' His Comments On Russia
One America News Network

One America News Network

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‘Pure Fake News’: Vance, Staffers Rip Wall Street Journal for Misrepresenting Russia Remarks
Daily Signal

Daily Signal

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German minister hits back against Vance’s complaints on the state of European democracy
Washington Times

Washington Times

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Kremlin is already building high-level team for direct talks with US on Ukraine, sources say
CNN

CNN

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Vance Criticizes Europe Over Free Speech, Democracy, and Mass Migration
Epoch Times

Epoch Times

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Vance eviscerates 'Soviet'-style European censorship in address to Munich Security Conference
FOX News

FOX News

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In Munich Speech, Vance Excoriates European Leaders on Censorship, Mass Migration Policies
Daily Signal

Daily Signal

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JD Vance says biggest danger in Europe is censorship during Munich address — not Russia or China: ‘Threat from within’
New York Post

New York Post

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'Bizarre': CNN foreign correspondent trashes JD Vance’s speech in Germany
AlterNet

AlterNet

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WATCH: Vance tells Europe immigration most ‘urgent’ issue, says voters don't want 'floodgates' open
PBS NewsHour

PBS NewsHour

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'Pure Fake News': Did Vance Actually Threaten Russia With Sanctions?
Townhall

Townhall

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DC insider warns: Trump’s 'big ego' and foreign policy blunders put US in 'very dangerous position'
AlterNet

AlterNet

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Europe quietly works on a plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security
Washington Times

Washington Times

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Hegseth says he and Vance are 'on the same page' despite VP's remark on US troops in Ukraine
FOX News

FOX News

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Vance turns on European allies in blistering speech that downplayed threats from Russia and China
CNN

CNN

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Vance chastises Europe over threat from ‘within,’ rails against censorship, migrant flood
Washington Times

Washington Times

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Hungary's Orbán predicts Trump will bring Russia back into Western fold after war
ABC News

ABC News

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Vance urges European officials to stem illegal migration, says voters don’t want ‘floodgates’ open
Washington Times

Washington Times

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Vance And His Team Fire Back After WSJ Misrepresents Russia Comments: ‘Absurd, But Not Surprising’
The Daily Wire

The Daily Wire

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‘The People Have A Voice’: Vance Warns Europe About Censorship, ‘The Threat From Within’
The Daily Wire

The Daily Wire

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In Europe, Vance Warns on Free Speech, Immigration
Newsmax

Newsmax

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Vance to meet Zelenskyy amid concerns about US-Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine
ABC News

ABC News

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Hegseth to Europe: Don’t Look to America for Leadership
The Bulwark

The Bulwark

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NATO Is In Disarray After The U.S. Announces That Its Security Priorities Lie Elsewhere
HuffPost

HuffPost

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At the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized European democracies, warning of a retreat from core values, provoking strong reactions from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Scholz defended Germany's democracy as elections approach, rejecting outside interference. Zelenskyy called for a European army amid concerns that the U.S. under Trump may shift its support dynamics. Trump's recent phone call with Putin discussed peace negotiations, raising worries about sidelining Europe in decisions regarding Ukraine's future. The rift in transatlantic relations underscores growing unease with the Trump administration's foreign policy direction.

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