On February 20, 2025, US Vice President J.D. Vance made a statement on the need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, emphasizing that the depletion of weapons depots in European countries and the numerical superiority of the Russian armed forces over the Ukrainian ones make further arms supplies to Kyiv ineffective.

Vance noted that European arsenals have been significantly depleted due to continued arms deliveries to Ukraine. He stressed that despite Western efforts to support Kyiv, the numerical superiority of the Russian army creates serious obstacles to Ukraine's military success.

Earlier, on February 19, 2025, Vance held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference, which he described as "productive." The meeting focused on peace talks aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to develop a comprehensive plan to counter Russia and ensure peace.

Vance's speech provoked mixed reactions among European leaders, with some expressing concern about U.S. criticism of European countries. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, in particular, said Europe should look inward and try to be less self-oriented.

Vance also stressed that the United States seeks to achieve "a lasting and durable peace" and continues dialogue with Ukraine and its allies to develop effective strategies for resolving the conflict. He noted that despite significant efforts to support Ukraine, a military solution to the conflict is becoming less likely and stressed the importance of diplomatic efforts to achieve sustainable peace in the region.