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VP Vance Calls Zelenskyy's Remarks 'Scandalous' Amid Tensions

4/10/2026

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Vance Critiques Zelenskyy

Vice President JD Vance labeled Zelenskyy's comments about Hungary's Prime Minister Orban 'scandalous' and accused Kyiv of using energy supplies to influence Hungary's elections amid a damaged oil pipeline dispute.
He addressed reports that Pentagon officials pressured the Vatican, leading to Pope Leo XIV's canceled visit, and the Pentagon denied the claims.
The White House clarified that Vance's remarks on military options against Iran did not imply a nuclear threat.

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Vance Slams UK Energy

Vice President JD Vance criticized the United Kingdom government for high energy costs, saying middle-class Brits struggle to afford basics.
He blamed government mismanagement, ignoring global factors including the ongoing conflict in Iran.
The comments came at a rally in Hungary in support of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
His analogy equating Iran's nuclear rights with his wife's freedom to skydive drew confusion as UK grocery inflation nears 9–10%.

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Vance Critiques Zelenskyy

Vice President JD Vance labeled Zelenskyy's comments about Hungary's Prime Minister Orban 'scandalous' and accused Kyiv of using energy supplies to influence Hungary's elections amid a damaged oil pipeline dispute.
He addressed reports that Pentagon officials pressured the Vatican, leading to Pope Leo XIV's canceled visit, and the Pentagon denied the claims.
The White House clarified that Vance's remarks on military options against Iran did not imply a nuclear threat.

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