European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that recent U.S.-Russia interactions show Moscow has not abandoned its territorial ambitions in Ukraine, cautioning that appeasing Russia would set a dangerous precedent.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Thursday that Russia remains committed to its territorial goals in Ukraine, warning that any concessions could embolden other aggressors worldwide.
Speaking on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Johannesburg, Kallas said, “We understand from those interactions they have had with the Americans that they haven’t given up their goals.” She criticised the growing focus on mediation, arguing that political and economic pressure should remain the priority.
Her comments come after U.S. President Donald Trump bypassed Ukraine in arranging bilateral peace talks with Russia, alarming European allies. Trump also called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator” and urged him to accept a deal with Moscow.
Kallas dismissed peacekeeping discussions as premature, arguing that Russia has shown no willingness to end the war. British Foreign Minister David Lammy echoed this view, stating there was “no appetite from Russia for peace” during the G20 meetings.
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