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Vance says Europe will have to take 'lion's share' of burden for Ukrainian security

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Posted on August 20, 2025

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Vance Asserts Europe Must Bear Major Responsibility for Ukraine Security

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday European countries will have to take the "lion's share" of the burden of Ukraine's security guarantees.

"I don't think we should carry the burden here. I think that we should be helpful if it's necessary to stop the war and to stop the killing. But I think that we should expect, and the president certainly expects, Europe to play the leading role here," Vance told Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle" show.

"No matter what form this takes, the Europeans are going to have to take the lion's share of the burden."

(Reporting by Kanishka Singh; Editing by Sandra Maler)

Key Takeaways

  • Vance asserts Europe must take major responsibility for Ukraine's security.
  • The U.S. should assist but not lead in Ukraine's security guarantees.
  • European nations are expected to play a leading role.
  • Vance's comments were made on Fox News.
  • The statement aligns with the U.S. President's expectations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Vice President Vance say about Ukraine's security?
Vice President JD Vance stated that European countries will need to take the 'lion's share' of the burden for Ukraine's security guarantees.
What is Vance's stance on U.S. involvement in Ukraine?
Vance believes the U.S. should be helpful if necessary to stop the war but expects Europe to take on the majority of the responsibility.
How does Vance view the distribution of security responsibilities?
He emphasized that regardless of the form it takes, Europeans must shoulder the majority of the burden concerning Ukraine's security.

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