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VP Vance Criticizes Europe’s Inaction on Russia-Ukraine War

4/8/2026

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U.S. Vice-President J. D. Vance criticized European leaders for inaction on the Russia-Ukraine conflict during his April 8 visit to Budapest.
He says there has been 'significant progress' in negotiations but calls the war the 'hardest' to resolve.
Vance argues the United States should press Russia, citing a ceasefire with Iran as evidence of U.S. effectiveness.
He expressed optimism about resolutions and supported Viktor Orban, who maintains ties with Moscow.

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U.S. Vice-President J. D. Vance criticized European leaders for inaction on the Russia-Ukraine conflict during his April 8 visit to Budapest.
He says there has been 'significant progress' in negotiations but calls the war the 'hardest' to resolve.
Vance argues the United States should press Russia, citing a ceasefire with Iran as evidence of U.S. effectiveness.
He expressed optimism about resolutions and supported Viktor Orban, who maintains ties with Moscow.