EU's Kallas calls for stronger European role in Ukraine talks

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in an interview with SVT's Agenda that Europe must take a clearer and more confident role in efforts for peace in Ukraine. She stated that Russia needs to understand that Europe, not the United States, is the central counterpart in matters concerning security on the European continent. Kallas argued that Moscow should not be able to bypass Europe by primarily turning to Washington in negotiations about the war.

-led talks held so far, saying the focus has been too much on what Ukraine is expected to do in relation to Russia, despite Russia starting the war through its attack on Ukraine.

Europe must take a clearer and more confident role in efforts for peace in Ukraine.
Kaja Kallas, EU foreign policy chief
Calling for Europe to play a stronger role in Ukraine peace negotiations

Russia needs to understand that Europe, not the United States, is the central counterpart in matters concerning security on the European continent.
Kaja Kallas, EU foreign policy chief
Asserting Europe's central role in European security matters versus the United States

Moscow should not be able to bypass Europe by primarily turning to Washington in negotiations about the war.
Kaja Kallas, EU foreign policy chief
Criticizing Russia's tendency to negotiate primarily with the United States instead of Europe

The focus has been too much on what Ukraine is expected to do in relation to Russia, despite Russia starting the war through its attack on Ukraine.
Kaja Kallas, EU foreign policy chief
Criticizing U.S.-led talks for focusing too much on Ukraine's actions rather than Russia's aggression

EU's Kallas calls for stronger European role in Ukraine talks

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