Vance criticises Europe over free speech and democracy ahead of Zelensky meeting on Ukraine
His address to the Munich Security Conference comes after Zelensky says he doesn't see a "ready US plan" to end the war.
Live Updates: In Speech to Europeans, Vance Signals Support for Far-Right Parties
Vice President JD Vance scolded an audience in Munich, saying Europe was failing to uphold democratic values. He said nothing about President Trump’s talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, which have stirred anxiety on the continent.
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Vance takes MAGA to Munich with speech scolding European leaders
Munich - Vice President JD Vance shocked many European leaders who came to his speech at the Munich Security Conference expecting to hear about Ukraine, when he instead focused on what he called "the threat from within" Europe.
Vance says US wants 'lasting peace' after Zelensky meeting, criticizes Europe in combative speech
The US vice president said he had a 'good conversation' with Ukraine's president after criticizing Europe's immigration policies and claiming free speech is 'in retreat' at the Munich Security Conference.
EU's Kallas: Listening to Vance Speech Felt Like United States Was Trying to Pick Fight With Us
The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday that a speech by U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security conference felt as if the United States was 'trying to pick a fight' with Europe.
Vance Accuses European Allies of Ignoring Voters, Suppressing Speech
The vice president used the Munich security forum to take aim at mainstream political parties. Germany’s president warned against the Trump administration’s worldview.
In Munich, Vance accuses European politicians of censoring free speech
U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Friday took a swipe at European governments for what he described as their censorship of free speech and their political opponents, while largely avoiding the question of how to resolve the Ukraine war.
Vance Uses Munich Speech to Criticize Europe for Censoring Free Speech
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance on Friday used his speech at the Munich Security Conference to criticize Europe for what he said was censorship of free speech and said the continent faces a "threat from within,
Vance uses speech before security conference to deride Europe for squelching free speech
Vice President JD Vance used his speech before the Munich Security Conference to deride Europe for squelching free speech
World leaders expected clarity on Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine. Instead, JD Vance scolded them on immigration and lectured them about censorship
If you’re running in fear of your own voters there’s nothing America can do for you,” the vice president said.
Munich security conference 2025 LIVE: Vance attacks Europe over free speech and democracy before Zelensky meeting
US Vice President gives shock speech to European leaders ahead of meeting with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky ...
At Munich Conference, US VP Vance warns European allies of ‘threat from within’
Remarks came amid European anxiety over President Donald Trump’s decision to begin Ukraine peace talks with Moscow ...