Bangladesh, April 8 -- United States Vice President J.D. Vance has sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over remarks he described as “preposterous” and “completely unacceptable,” escalating an already tense dispute involving Hungary, Ukraine, and the European Union. The controversy centers on statements attributed to Zelensky suggesting that Ukrainian soldiers could be sent to confront Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at his home, as well as broader accusations of foreign interference in Hungarys domestic politics.

Speaking during a visit to Budapest on April 8, Vance said he was taken aback when Orbán personally informed him about Zelenskys earlier remarks. According to the US...