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The European Union is expressing concern over potential peace negotiations between Russia and the United States regarding Ukraine, particularly the exclusion of the EU from direct talks. As the conflict in Ukraine continues, the prospect of a bilateral agreement raises questions about the future of European security architecture.
Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has voiced skepticism about the process, warning that Russia’s ongoing hybrid warfare campaign against Europe could extend to countries like Spain and Portugal.
“We need to have a plan for ensuring Russia does not re-invade, rather than making things easier for them,” Kallas stated, adding that she doesn’t believe Russia “has any genuine desire to negotiate peace.”
Kallas also cautioned that Russia is actively testing the limits of European response, and that a firm stance is crucial. “Drones can also take off from the sea and reach countries like Spain and Portugal,” she warned. This highlights the evolving nature of modern warfare and the need for increased vigilance across the continent.
- The negotiation of peace in Ukraine. “We need to have a plan for that Russia does not return to invade, instead of facilitating things for them”, she stated before acknowledging that she does not believe that Russia “has any genuine desire to negotiate peace”.
- And the hybrid war of Russia with Europe. Kallas has assured that Russia wants to test how far it can go, and Europe must be very firm to respond to those attacks: “Drones can also take off from the sea and reach countries like Spain and Portugal”.
- The role of the EU in Gaza. “When we are accused of double standards, I always use figures: the European Union is contributing more than 600 million in humanitarian aid, in addition to 1.300 million, from 2025 to 2027, to fully support the Palestinian Authority”.
- And the concern for the tension between the United States and Venezuela. Kallas assures that the EU had intense conversations about the matter at the summit with Latin American countries: “They are extremely concerned and eagerly await that we support and defend international law”.
The EU’s role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was also addressed, with Kallas defending the bloc’s aid contributions. “When we are accused of double standards, I always use figures: the European Union is contributing more than 600 million in humanitarian aid, in addition to 1.300 million, from 2025 to 2027, to fully support the Palestinian Authority.”
Finally, Kallas expressed concern over rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela, stating that the EU engaged in “intense conversations” on the issue during a recent summit with Latin American nations. “They are extremely concerned and eagerly await that we support and defend international law,” she said. The situation underscores the interconnectedness of global affairs and the potential for regional instability to have far-reaching consequences.
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