US Vice President JD Vance defended his tense Friday meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after criticizing the ally. Vance stated that economic incentives for Ukraine are a better security guarantee against Russian invasions than deploying 20,000 troops from an untested country. The remarks sparked concerns among allies and diplomats, highlighting the challenges of navigating complex global relationships.
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