US Vice President JD Vance has denied making disrespectful remarks about the UK and France regarding a planned peace force in Ukraine. Speaking on March 4, Vance refuted claims that he had spoken disparagingly about these countries while describing a proposed 20,000-strong European peacekeeping force led by Britain and France. His comments have sparked political backlash and veteran outrage in both nations, accusing him of undermining hundreds of soldiers who fought alongside American forces in Afghanistan and Iraq. Vance emphasized that his statements were ‘absurdly dishonest’ and clarified that he did not refer to the UK or France during an interview with Fox News. He reiterated their brave contributions alongside the US over the past two decades. Both Britain and France have publicly committed to a European peace force in Ukraine. Vance explained that his remarks pertained to other potential participating countries, as mentioned by UK Prime Minister Kir Starmer. In recent decades, British and French armies have fought alongside American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. James Cartlidge, shadow defense minister for the UK’s Conservative Party, described Vance’s comments as deeply disrespectful. Veteran Johnny Mercer labeled Vance a ‘clown,’ while French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu assured respect for veterans of allied nations. The party of French President Emmanuel Macron criticized Vance’s disrespect towards soldiers who fought terrorism. Nigel Farage, leader of the UK’s Reform Party and ally of former US President Donald Trump, dismissed Vance’s comments as incorrect.