Vance States: "I don’t want war with Russia"
Republican VP candidate J.D. Vance expressed his stance against military conflict, stating that he does not want to go to war with “Vladimir Putin’s Russia.” Read Full Article at RT.com
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Washington needs to engage its adversaries diplomatically, says Trump’s running mate
The United States is not at war with Russia and should avoid seeking one, Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance stated.
During his appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, the senator from Ohio was asked whether he views the Russian leader “as an ally or an enemy.” Vance responded by acknowledging that while Putin is “clearly an adversary, he is a competitor,” he emphasized the importance of being “smart about diplomacy too.”
“Just because we don’t like somebody doesn’t mean that we can’t occasionally engage in conversations with them,” he suggested.
Host Kristen Welker pressed him on whether he would label Putin as an enemy.
“We are not at war with him. And I don’t want to be at war with Vladimir Putin’s Russia,” the senator remarked. “I think that we should try to pursue avenues of peace.”
The same reasoning applies to China, Vance noted, indicating that he views it as a greater threat to American interests than Russia. He pointed out that although the US may be uncomfortable negotiating with its rivals, addressing the Ukraine conflict will require dialogue.
When asked if former President Donald Trump would withdraw the US from NATO, Vance reassured that he would not. If Trump returns to office, the country will maintain its commitments to the alliance, but Vance added that NATO “is not just a welfare client; it should be a real alliance.” He was responding to Trump’s critiques regarding the inadequate defense spending of European members.
Moscow has perceived NATO’s expansion in Europe as a threat to its national security, linking it to the deterioration of relations with the West. Russian officials have long asserted that the US-led military alliance’s escalating involvement in Ukraine since the 2014 armed coup in Kiev, alongside its commitment to bringing the country into NATO, has significantly contributed to the current hostilities.
The current Democratic administration in the US has committed to supporting Kiev “for as long as it takes” to defeat Russia and has urged other nations to follow suit. Despite the immense financial aid and military support provided to Ukraine, its forces are facing setbacks in various areas along the front. Meanwhile, Trump has proclaimed during his campaign that he could resolve the conflict within 24 hours if elected.
Navid Kalantari contributed to this report for TROIB News
The United States is not at war with Russia and should avoid seeking one, Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance stated.
During his appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, the senator from Ohio was asked whether he views the Russian leader “as an ally or an enemy.” Vance responded by acknowledging that while Putin is “clearly an adversary, he is a competitor,” he emphasized the importance of being “smart about diplomacy too.”
“Just because we don’t like somebody doesn’t mean that we can’t occasionally engage in conversations with them,” he suggested.
Host Kristen Welker pressed him on whether he would label Putin as an enemy.
“We are not at war with him. And I don’t want to be at war with Vladimir Putin’s Russia,” the senator remarked. “I think that we should try to pursue avenues of peace.”
The same reasoning applies to China, Vance noted, indicating that he views it as a greater threat to American interests than Russia. He pointed out that although the US may be uncomfortable negotiating with its rivals, addressing the Ukraine conflict will require dialogue.
When asked if former President Donald Trump would withdraw the US from NATO, Vance reassured that he would not. If Trump returns to office, the country will maintain its commitments to the alliance, but Vance added that NATO “is not just a welfare client; it should be a real alliance.” He was responding to Trump’s critiques regarding the inadequate defense spending of European members.
Moscow has perceived NATO’s expansion in Europe as a threat to its national security, linking it to the deterioration of relations with the West. Russian officials have long asserted that the US-led military alliance’s escalating involvement in Ukraine since the 2014 armed coup in Kiev, alongside its commitment to bringing the country into NATO, has significantly contributed to the current hostilities.
The current Democratic administration in the US has committed to supporting Kiev “for as long as it takes” to defeat Russia and has urged other nations to follow suit. Despite the immense financial aid and military support provided to Ukraine, its forces are facing setbacks in various areas along the front. Meanwhile, Trump has proclaimed during his campaign that he could resolve the conflict within 24 hours if elected.
Navid Kalantari contributed to this report for TROIB News
