Speaking in Munich last week, America’s vice-president, J.D. Vance, offered a taste of how the home of fine wines, classical architecture and welfare cheques faces humiliation, when he ridiculed Europe as decadent and undemocratic.

Stunned by U.S. outreach to Russia over Ukraine, European leaders are groping for common ground.

The American president’s latest remarks embracing Vladimir Putin’s narrative that Ukraine is to blame for the war have compounded the sense of alarm among traditional allies.

President Donald Trump’s promotion of Russia’s narrative has caused worry in Europe that the United States is redrawing its longstanding alliances.

US Vice President JD Vance has praised President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine, stating that peace in Europe is just one step away. Source: Vance at the CPAC conservative conference in Washington on 20 February,

U.S. Vice President JD Vance defended President Donald Trump's negotiations with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday, and said that an end to Russia-Ukraine conflict was near.

Vice President JD Vance remained positive about achieving peace in Europe Thursday after President Trump blasted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for being a “dictator.” “I really believe that we’re on the cusp of peace in Europe for the first time in three years,