Nate Vance, Who Fought for Ukraine, Claims Russia Shoots Its Own Troops in CNN Interview, Calls Trump and JD Vance 'Useful Idiots'

Nate Vance, cousin of U.S. Senator JD Vance, made alarming claims regarding the Russian military during a CNN interview. He stated that he witnessed Russian soldiers shooting their own troops, a practice he described as common and indicative of a broader military policy regarding retreating soldiers. Vance emphasized that Russia is not a U.S. ally and will never be, asserting that American politicians, including his cousin and former President Donald Trump, are mistaken if they believe they can negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He referred to them as 'Vladimir Putin's useful idiots' and expressed skepticism about Russia's willingness to forget U.S. support for Ukraine. These statements reflect a critical view of Russia's military conduct and the implications for U.S. foreign policy.