Moreover, Vance expressed disagreement with the opinion of Pope Leo XIV, who claimed that President Donald Trump is trying to "destroy" relations between the United States and Europe in light of the conflict in Ukraine. Vance noted that the Vatican represents a "diplomatic force acting for good," but added that the Pope's view of the situation is "particularly Eurocentric."
He emphasized: "We do not seek to destroy the European alliance and do not intend to create conflicts between European states. On the contrary, we want to encourage Europe to greater independence."
