US troops could be sent to Ukraine if Russia does not remain peaceful
US troops could be sent to Ukraine if Russia does not remain peaceful
The Vice President JD Vance warned on Thursday that the United States could send troops to Ukraine and to prove Russia with further sanctions if Vladimir Putin does not seriously negotiate a peace treaty.
troop shipment and economic sanctions as options
In conversation with Wall Street Journal, Vance said that the option of sending US troops to Ukraine would be "on the table" and that economic measures would also be considered if a peace agreement does not guarantee long-term independence. "There are economic means of printing, and of course there are military means of printing," said Vance in the interview.
deviating views on Ukraine policy
His statements represent a clear contrast to current statements from the White House-including that of US President Donald Trump, who indicated this week that Ukraine "might be Russian at some point", shortly before he announced that peace negotiations would begin immediately after a phone call.
reactions to Trump's peace negotiations
vances statement also contradicts Defense Minister Pete Hegseth, who has declared that the United States would no longer prioritize the security of Europe and Ukraine. This week he informed NATO allies that European and non-European troops-but no American-had to monitor any agreement between Ukraine and Russia.
Visit to the Munich Security Conference
The interview with Wall Street Journal was only published a few hours before Vance should meet with Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj at the high -ranking Munich security conference in Germany. These developments contribute to uncertainty and fears that Europe captured last week after Trump's announcement has aroused the fears that a "dirty deal" could be closed with Putin in order to end the war under conditions, benefit the Moscow without Kiev.
reactions of European leaders
Many in Europe were shocked that Trump made important concessions to Moscow before even aging peace talks. His and Hegseth's statements also raise questions about the future unit, the resources and the financing of NATO, which has been a cornerstone of European security since World War II.
Macron's assessment of the situation
There was also a surprise that Trump previously spoke to Putin before contacting Selenskyj. On Thursday, European leaders tried to make it clear that a peace agreement had to put Ukraine at the center of the negotiations. According to Trump's announcement of the peace negotiations, French President Emmanuel Macron described his comeback in the White House in an interview with the Financial Times as an "electric shock" for Europe. He underlined the need to strengthen the European economy and defense, and supported Trump's attitude that the security of Ukraine is a European responsibility. But he also emphasized that only Ukraine was able to negotiate for himself, and that every peace that is a "capitulation" would be bad news for everyone involved.