Zelensky Meets US VP Vance Amid Tensions Over European Policy at Munich Summit

On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is holding discussions with US Vice President JD Vance regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Vance, addressing world leaders at the summit, declared that “there is a new sheriff in town,” alluding to US President Donald Trump. His remarks included sharp criticism of European leadership, particularly concerning matters of free speech and democracy.

BBC correspondent Frank Gardner, reporting from Munich, described Vance’s speech as unexpected and out of place, noting that it did not align with the key topics of discussion at the summit.

Ahead of the meeting, Zelensky expressed concerns about the lack of a “clear US plan” for resolving the conflict in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Trump had earlier stated that representatives from the US, Russia, and Ukraine would convene in Munich, but Russian officials have dismissed these claims, asserting that they would not be sending a delegation.

As the conflict nears its third anniversary, tensions remain high, with ongoing diplomatic challenges and uncertainties about potential resolutions. Stay updated with our latest coverage on developments from the battlefield.