Vice President JD Vance issued a warning on Thursday regarding the situation in Ukraine, stating that the United States could potentially deploy troops to the region and impose additional sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin fails to engage in sincere peace negotiations. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Vance emphasized that the option of sending US troops to Ukraine remains a possibility, along with the implementation of economic sanctions if a peace agreement does not adequately safeguard Kyiv's long-term independence.
Vance highlighted the various tools available to the US, including both economic and military leverage, to exert pressure on Russia and support Ukraine in the ongoing conflict. His stance diverges from recent statements made by other US officials, such as President Donald Trump's suggestion that Ukraine could potentially become part of Russia in the future, followed by an announcement of immediate peace talks with Putin.
Furthermore, Vance's position contrasts with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's assertion that the US would no longer prioritize security concerns in Europe and Ukraine. Hegseth reportedly informed NATO allies that while European and non-American troops could be involved in monitoring any agreements between Ukraine and Russia, US troops would not be directly engaged in such activities.
