Kaja Kalla: Russia Wants at the Negotiating Table What It Couldn’t Achieve on the Battlefield.

Statement by Kaja Kallas on the Situation in Ukraine

According to Novyny.live: During an informal meeting of foreign ministers in the 'Ukraine-EU' format, Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, outlined Russia’s ambitions that extend beyond the Donbas region. She stressed that Moscow is seeking to secure through diplomacy what it has failed to accomplish militarily.

Kallas emphasized that any peace must be just, noting that ceding territory is not merely a matter of land but, above all, a matter of people. She also underscored that European ministers should work for Europe, not for Russia.

Discussion on Financial Support and Sanctions

The meeting’s agenda included financial aid for Ukraine, specifically the unlocking of a 90 billion euro loan. Additionally, ministers deliberated on restrictions against Russia, including:

• A conversation between the foreign ministers of Hungary and Russia regarding the possibility of removal from the EU sanctions list.

The European Union will continue to back Ukraine with financial assistance, highlighting the importance of international solidarity in this context.

“Kaja Kallas’s address underscores the significance of the European Union’s strategy in the face of Russian aggression and the need to secure a just peace for Ukraine.”

The discussions on financial support and sanctions against Russia demonstrate that the EU remains committed to its obligations to support Ukraine in its fight for territorial integrity and sovereignty. These steps are crucial for strengthening European unity and countering external threats.