Kaja Kallas

EU approves sanctions on Iranian officials over human rights violations

EU ambassadors have approved new sanctions against Iranian officials and organizations over human rights violations, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on March 11.

11 March, 05:49 PM

Khamenei’s death opens path to new Iran – Kaja Kallas

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marks a turning point in the country’s history, in a statement posted on X on March 1.

1 March, 07:01 PM

Medvedev threatens EU over plan to bar Russian veterans from Schengen

Russia’s Security Council Deputy Chairman, war criminal Dmitry Medvedev, threatened the European Union in response to a proposal by European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas to bar former Russian servicemen from entering the Schengen area. He wrote on X on Feb. 23.

24 February, 10:23 AM

EU fails to adopt 20th Russia sanctions package by invasion anniversary

The European Council was unable to approve the 20th package of sanctions against Russia by the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Feb. 23, citing EU officials.

24 February, 12:13 AM

Hungary derails EU’s 20th sanctions package on Russia

EU countries are unlikely to reach agreement on a new package of sanctions against Russia at the Feb. 23 meeting of foreign ministers due to continued resistance from Hungary, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said, according to Reuters.

23 February, 01:48 PM

EU stalls on 20th Russia sanctions package

The European Union member states failed to approve the 20th package of Russia sanctions proposed by the European Commission, Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported on Feb. 20.

20 February, 08:36 PM

EU outlines tough concessions Russia must make for peace

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas circulated a document among member states, outlining maximalist concessions Russia must make in negotiations with Ukraine, including reducing troop numbers, withdrawing forces from neighboring countries, paying reparations, and democratizing its society, Radio Free Europe reported on Feb. 17.

17 February, 07:46 PM

Multiple EU countries push back on 20th Russia sanctions package

An effort by the European Union to impose restrictions on foreign ports and banks used by Russia to sell oil illicitly has run into resistance from five member states, threatening to weaken the bloc’s 20th sanctions package, Bloomberg reported, citing sources on Feb. 17.

17 February, 06:10 PM

EU finalizes 20th Russia sanctions package amid Hungary delay risk

The European Union is nearing completion of its 20th sanctions package against Russia, but final adoption could be delayed by Hungary’s stance, Politico reported on Feb. 17, citing EU diplomats.

17 February, 02:11 PM

Kallas demands EU-wide plan before any new contact with Moscow

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas urged member states to coordinate any potential dialogue with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin at the European level, DW reported on Feb. 10.

11 February, 08:20 AM

Kallas calls booing of Vance at Olympics a sign of ‘European pride’

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called the booing of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance at the Olympics in Milan a sign of “European pride,” she said in an interview with Euronews on Feb. 9.

10 February, 12:06 PM

Kallas: Russia wants talks with U.S. to push demands it failed to win in war

Ukraine is facing mounting pressure to accept painful concessions to end the war with Russia, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in comments cited by The Guardian on Feb. 2.

2 February, 04:42 PM

EU adds Russia to money laundering high-risk blacklist – Kallas

The European Union has added Russia to its blacklist of high-risk countries for money laundering, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said after a meeting of the bloc’s foreign affairs council, according to Interfax-Ukraine on Jan. 29.

30 January, 10:26 AM

Kallas says EU aims to adopt 20th Russia sanctions package on Feb. 24

The European Union plans to approve its 20th package of sanctions against Russia on Feb. 24, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said after a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, according to European Pravda, on Jan. 29.

30 January, 01:40 AM

Russian delegation shows no real intent to negotiate — Kallas

Russia is not taking the talks in Abu Dhabi seriously as the Russian delegation consists of military representatives without decision-making authorities, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas said on Jan. 29.

29 January, 12:37 PM

Kallas warns Trump’s Greenland tariffs threaten unity, aid to Ukraine

Disputes between Europe and the United States serve the interests of Russia and China and risk undermining support for Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.

18 January, 10:48 AM

'A good moment to drink': EU foreign policy chief on today’s world

Nowadays global situation looks so complicated that it is “a good moment” to start drinking, EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas said, Politico wrote on Jan. 14.

15 January, 10:00 AM

Kallas: Russia’s Oreshnik strike on Ukraine is a warning to the U.S. and Europe

Russia’s Jan. 9 missile strike on Ukraine using a medium-range Oreshnik ballistic missile marks a clear escalation and should be viewed as a warning to Europe and the United States, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said.

9 January, 04:08 PM

EU calls for respect of Venezuela’s sovereignty and backs peaceful transition – Kaja Kallas

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged respect for Venezuela’s sovereignty and backed a peaceful transition to democracy following the seizure of dictator Nicolás Maduro by the United States, Deutsche Welle reported on Jan. 5.

5 January, 10:11 AM

Kallas: Russia’s Putin drone strike claim is a deliberate attempt to distract

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Dec. 31 dismissed Russia’s claim that Ukraine targeted Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s residence, calling it a calculated distraction in a post on X.

31 December 2025, 04:07 PM

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