JD Vance
Europe must take lion’s share of Ukraine’s security- JD Vance
European countries will have to bear the “lion’s share” of guaranteeing Ukraine’s security in the event of a deal to end Russia’s war, US Vice President JD Vance has said. In an interview with newsmen, Vance emphasized that the US should not have to “carry the burden” of underpinning Kyiv’s post-war security. “I think that […]
Russia complicating end to war, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concerns that Russia’s refusal to agree to a ceasefire is complicating efforts to end the war. “We see that Russia rebuffs numerous calls for a ceasefire and has not yet determined when it will stop the killing. This complicates the situation,” Zelensky said in a statement. He will meet […]
Trump Warns of ‘Severe Consequences’ if Putin Refuses to End War
United States President Donald Trump has warned of “very severe consequences” if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to end the war in Ukraine following their upcoming summit in Alaska. Trump made the comments on Wednesday after holding a virtual meeting with European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who pressed the US president on the […]
Vance’s Attempt to Deflect Criticism on Epstein Files Backfires
Vice President JD Vance’s attempt to deflect criticism over the Trump administration’s refusal to release Jeffrey Epstein’s files has backfired, sparking renewed calls to “release the files!” In an interview with Fox News, Vance accused Democrats of doing “absolutely nothing” about the scandal when Joe Biden was in the White House. However, this attempt to […]
UK, US Hold Talks with Ukraine and European Partners on Peace Plan
The UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, and US Vice-President JD Vance held a meeting with Ukrainian and European partners at Chevening House in Kent to discuss the US-brokered peace plan for Ukraine. The meeting comes ahead of a planned summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska next Friday. The […]
JD Vance: Trump’s Chief Problem Solver and Potential 2028 Contender
Vice President JD Vance has emerged as a key figure in the Trump administration, playing a crucial role in solving complex problems and advancing the president’s agenda. According to a close Trump ally, Vance has been a “good fireman,” effectively handling high-stakes tasks and relying on his close ties to Trump and relationships across the […]
US Officials Clarify Stance on Regime Change in Iran
US Vice President JD Vance and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth have stated that the US is not seeking to topple the government in Iran via “regime change” and is not at war with the country, following the unprecedented surprise attack on three of Iran’s nuclear sites. However, US President Donald Trump later appeared to contradict […]
JD Vance Joins Bluesky in a Subtle Shift of Allegiance to Musk
US Vice President JD Vance has joined Bluesky, a social media platform rivaling X (formerly Twitter), and invited his over four million followers to join him. Vance signed up for Bluesky on Wednesday and shared screenshots of his post on X, writing, “Just set up my page on @bluesky, hope to see you guys there!” […]
Vance and Marco Rubio to Attend Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Mass
US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, both Catholics, will attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass at the Vatican on May 18. The Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Rome time in St. Peter’s Square, marking the beginning of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate as the first US-born pope. Vance, a convert […]
US Vice President Vance Slams Denmark Over Greenland Security
In a remarkable display of diplomatic tension, US Vice President JD Vance has publicly criticised Denmark’s handling of Greenland’s defence. The criticism comes amidst growing concerns over the region’s security and the increasing presence of Russian and Chinese forces in the Arctic. During a visit to the US military base at Pituffik in Greenland, Vance […]