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Vice President Vance Faces Backlash Amid EU-U.S. Tensions

2/9/2026

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance faced audience backlash at Winter Olympics, which Kaja Kallas linked to rising European pride.
Kallas says EU-U.S. relations are strained ahead of the Munich Security Conference, where a U.S. delegation will be led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Marta Kos, EU Enlargement Commissioner, plans to visit Turkey to boost ties as EU leaders seek reduced dependence on the United States in technology and defense.

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance faced audience backlash at Winter Olympics, which Kaja Kallas linked to rising European pride.
Kallas says EU-U.S. relations are strained ahead of the Munich Security Conference, where a U.S. delegation will be led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Marta Kos, EU Enlargement Commissioner, plans to visit Turkey to boost ties as EU leaders seek reduced dependence on the United States in technology and defense.