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The American Response: Accusations and Gratitude
Vance, echoing Trump's earlier sentiments, responded by chastising Zelensky for not expressing sufficient gratitude towards the United States, which has provided substantial military support amounting to over $350 billion. Their comments were punctuated with assertions that Ukraine's resistance would have crumbled without U.S. intervention, a narrative that infuriated many observers who felt such claims disregarded the sacrifices of Ukrainian soldiers.