Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, now Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick, declined to label Russian President Vladimir Putin as an “enemy,” instead calling him an “adversary.”

Vance’s view reflects his stance on foreign policy, where he has opposed significant U.S. support for Ukraine, arguing for a more isolationist approach.

Ohio Senator and Trump's vice president, J.D. Vance, declined to call Russian President Vladimir Putin an "enemy," saying instead, "I think he's a clear adversary. pic.twitter.com/EsZAOt5veK

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This reluctance to view Putin as an outright enemy contrasts with positions typically held by other U.S. lawmakers, highlighting Vance’s broader skepticism toward extensive foreign interventions.