The Munich Security Conference saw a dramatic moment when chairman Christoph Heusgen broke down during J.D. Vance's speech, which critiqued Europe's leadership and claimed the real threat to Europe was internal strife rather than external forces like Russia or China. Heusgen expressed concern about the diminishing common values among allies. Additionally, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth advised Ukraine to temper its expectations regarding NATO membership and territorial reclamation from Russia, indicating a shift in U.S. policy that may leave European allies feeling insecure about their future.
'After Vance's speech, we have to fear that our common value base is not that common anymore,' Heusgen told the audience.
Vance’s speech represented an astonishing rebuke of America’s closest friends, turning European reality on its head.
Hegseth suggested that Ukrainians should not expect to reclaim all territories taken by Russia, nor should they count on NATO membership.
The organizers of this very conference have banned lawmakers representing populist parties on both the left and the right from participating.
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