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VP Vance Leads Olympic Diplomacy, Eyes Peace in Caucasus

2/5/2026

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Vice President JD Vance arrived in Milan on February 5, 2026, leading U.S. President Donald Trump’s delegation to the Winter Olympics.
The trip blends diplomacy and sport as he meets U.S. athletes and attends the opening ceremony.
After Italy, he will visit Armenia and Azerbaijan to support a peace agreement ending decades of conflict.
The agreement would increase U.S. influence in the region as Russia’s power wanes.

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Story summary

Vice President JD Vance arrived in Milan on February 5, 2026, leading U.S. President Donald Trump’s delegation to the Winter Olympics.
The trip blends diplomacy and sport as he meets U.S. athletes and attends the opening ceremony.
After Italy, he will visit Armenia and Azerbaijan to support a peace agreement ending decades of conflict.
The agreement would increase U.S. influence in the region as Russia’s power wanes.