Vice President Vance stated in a recent interview that it is “rather ridiculous” and unhelpful for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to claim that the U.S. administration is supporting Russia in its conflict with Ukraine.
“It seems quite ridiculous for Zelensky to instruct the American government, which is presently supporting his whole administration and war efforts, that they are somewhat aligned with the Russians,” Vance stated.
British news outlet UnHerd
in an interview published Tuesday.
Vance said that kind of language “is certainly not productive.”
The telephone interview took place on Monday following Zelensky’s remarks during a “60 Minutes” segment over the weekend. In that interview, he stated that Vance appears to be “somehow endorsing [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s behavior,” alluding to their heated discussion in the Oval Office earlier this year.
“It represents a change in tone and an actual shift in what we consider reality. Yes, a genuine alteration in reality,” Zelensky stated during the interview, referring to comments made by administration officials who suggested that both parties involved in the conflict bore responsibility.
In the recent interview, Vance refuted Zelensky’s criticism, stating that he has been condemning Russia’s actions since 2022, as reported by the British news source.
“I’ve additionally made an effort to implement strategic acknowledgment that if your aim is to conclude the conflict, you must strive to comprehend the strategic objectives of both the Russians and the Ukrainians,” Vance stated.
He stated that this does not imply your endorsement of the Russian agenda or approval of the complete military invasion. However, you must strive to comprehend their strategic boundaries, much as you should endeavor to grasp what the Ukrainians aim to achieve from this conflict.
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