US Vice President JD Vance visited the Dachau concentration camp memorial, symbolizing the weight of history amid efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict. As peace talks loom, Vance's European tour takes on critical significance in shaping the path forward.
US Vice President JD Vance visited the Dachau concentration camp memorial on Thursday, part of a broader five-day trip to Europe. The Russia-Ukraine conflict, now nearly three years old, remains central to discussions. Talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are scheduled for Friday at the Munich Security Conference, focusing on negotiations. Trump has called for immediate negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, aiming for a peace settlement within about six months.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has suggested NATO membership for Ukraine is unrealistic. Over $126 billion in weapons and military assistance has been provided to Ukraine by 50 countries, led by the US with over $66.5 billion. Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, will accompany Vance in discussions with Zelensky. Vance emphasized security partnerships: "The Trump administration has been clear that we care a lot about Europe."
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At Dachau, Vance, joined by his wife Usha and Holocaust survivor Abba Naor, laid a wreath at the International Monument. Dachau, established in 1933, held over 200,000 people, resulting in over 40,000 deaths. The visit serves as a reflection amid tensions similar to nationalism's rise in WWII. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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