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Vance Urges Europe to Boost Defense Amid Ukraine Crisis

2/15/2025

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At the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Vice President JD Vance passionately called on European allies to bolster their defense budgets, highlighting fears over changing U.S. foreign policy and the persistent Ukraine crisis. European leaders voiced their worries about possible U.S. compromises with Russia, stressing the urgent need for a cohesive security strategy across Europe.

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At the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Vice President JD Vance passionately called on European allies to bolster their defense budgets, highlighting fears over changing U.S. foreign policy and the persistent Ukraine crisis. European leaders voiced their worries about possible U.S. compromises with Russia, stressing the urgent need for a cohesive security strategy across Europe.