Russia miscalculated by sidelining Europe in US talks, Kallas tells Euronews
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas tells Euronews Russia has miscalculated by seeking a deal with Washington alone, stressing that Europe will continue to back Ukraine and "pressure aggressor" Moscow.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has criticized Russia's attempt to force Ukraine into a deal with the US, stating that Russia has miscalculated. Kallas emphasized that Europe would continue to support Ukraine, urging the Russians to engage with them instead. She highlighted the recent US diesel deal and energy ceasefire, deeming it a "clear gift" to Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Russia has only escalated attacks on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure.
Despite pressure from the US, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed to resume strikes on Russian refineries, despite interruptions in intelligence sharing and weakened communications. Kallas stressed that Russia's war of aggression should end to halt Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries, as the majority of war financing comes from oil.
She reiterated that international pressure should aim to end the war, rather than forcing Ukraine to surrender. Kallas acknowledged shifting public attitudes towards Ukraine due to recent elections in EU countries, but stressed the importance of a united front to ensure Europe's foreign policy effectiveness.
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