Summary

JD Vance’s speech at the Munich Security Conference signaled a deepening rift between the U.S. and Europe, focusing on populist grievances rather than security issues.

He downplayed Russia as a threat, criticized European elites, and suggested the U.S. may no longer see NATO as essential.

European leaders, including Germany’s Olaf Scholz, pushed back, defending democratic values.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned that the “old relationship” between the U.S. and Europe is ending, urging Europe to strengthen its military independence.

  • @meliante
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    -304 days ago

    Good! Fuck those backwards hillbilly yanks.

    • @[email protected]
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      3 days ago

      The concept of European self-reliance is very good, yes, but dropping a bombshell like this right now is only good for Vladimir