Kaja Kallas

‘Europe leads in aid to Ukraine’: Kallas counters Trump’s claim of US dominance

EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas responded to US President Donald Trump’s statement that Europe is falling behind the US in supporting Ukraine. She insisted that the EU must have a seat at the table during peace negotiations when the time comes.

23 January 2025, 09:52 AM

Orban urges EU to ditch Russia sanctions

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on the European Union to abandon sanctions against Russia and rebuild relations with the aggressor state.

17 January 2025, 03:11 PM

Biden administration chooses sanctions over terrorism label for Russia, citing greater impact

The Biden administration views sanctions as more effective than labeling Russia a terrorism sponsor, Ukrinform reported on Jan. 16, citing State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller.

16 January 2025, 10:22 AM

EU ready to step up if US drops support for Ukraine — Kaja Kallas

The EU is prepared to take the lead in supporting Ukraine if the United States decides to pull back, EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, said on Jan. 9.

9 January 2025, 11:44 PM

EU prepares sanctions package against Russia ahead of invasion anniversary

The European Union plans to adopt a new sanctions package against Russia by Feb. 24, 2025, marking the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to the German newspaper Welt, citing sources within EU diplomatic circles.

22 December 2024, 11:16 AM

EU top diplomat warns against premature Ukraine-Russia negotiations

Premature negotiations between Russia and Ukraine could result in an unfavorable agreement for Kyiv, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said in Brussels ahead of the European Council meeting on Dec. 19.

19 December 2024, 02:50 PM

Too early to discuss peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, says EU's top diplomat

The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, believes it is premature to discuss sending a peacekeeping mission to Ukraine without first achieving peace, she said in Brussels on Dec. 16.

16 December 2024, 02:03 PM

New EU diplomatic chief urges Trump to take a ‘hawkish stance’ on Russia

The new head of the European Union’s foreign affairs office, Kaja Kallas, advised U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Dec. 11 to adopt a “hawkish stance” on Russia to effectively influence China, Politico reported.

11 December 2024, 05:02 PM

European Parliament approves European Commission composition led by Ursula von der Leyen

The European Parliament voted on Nov. 27, to approve the new European Commission led by President Ursula von der Leyen, which will begin its work on Dec. 1, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported.

27 November 2024, 04:55 PM

EU's next foreign policy chief Kallas to focus on Russo-Ukrainian war and European security

Former Estonian prime minister and Incoming EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has stated that one of her top priorities will be to strengthen European security and end Russia's war against Ukraine, Reuters reported on Oct. 23.

23 October 2024, 06:02 PM

Kaja Kallas and Estonian government resigns

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas resigned along with her government, and will serve as acting prime minister until a new government comes to power, holding the PM chair since January 2021, reported ERR on July 15.

15 July 2024, 12:58 PM

Von der Leyen to retain EU leadership role, Estonia's Kallas to replace Borrell as EU's top diplomat

EU leaders at the summit in Brussels approved the candidacy of Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as European Commission President, the Guardian reported.

28 June 2024, 09:30 AM

Ukraine inks security agreements with Estonia and Lithuania

During the EU leaders' summit in Brussels, Ukraine signed bilateral security cooperation agreements with Lithuania and Estonia, Presidential Office reported on June 27,

27 June 2024, 05:54 PM

Estonia has no 'Plan B' if Ukraine loses to Russia, says PM Kallas

Estonia has no "Plan B" in case of Ukraine's defeat in the war against Russia, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said in an interview with the BBC on June 1.

2 June 2024, 02:10 PM

Tallinn is hosting major conference on investing in Ukraine - live broadcast

Tallinn, Estonia is hosting a large conference on investing in Ukraine on May 27, Delfi reported.

27 May 2024, 12:48 PM

Vladimir Putin wants to prevent me from heading NATO - Estonian PM Kallas

Russia doesn't want Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas to become NATO Secretary General, which is why Russian dictator Vladimir Putin declared her wanted, she told Swedish publication Svenska Dagbladet on May 26.

27 May 2024, 09:26 AM

Russia's shadow war in Europe escalates, seeks to deter Ukraine support — Estonian PM

Russia has intensified its shadow war against all European countries to deter the West from aiding Ukraine, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said during a meeting of the Baltic Council of Ministers, the Associated Press reported on May 14.

14 May 2024, 11:39 AM

US and British aid to Ukraine should encourage other nations to do more - Estonian PM

Ukraine needs both rapid military assistance and long-term support, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said in an interview with The Telegraph on April 27.

29 April 2024, 03:13 PM

Kaja Kallas to Europe: Prepare now for Russian military advances

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas urged Europe to get ready for war at the European Defence and Security Summit 2024 on April 17.

18 April 2024, 02:19 PM

Estonian PM's cleverly responds to allegation of 'eating Russians for breakfast’

In a witty response to an insinuation by a European Union official claiming that Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas "eats Russians for breakfast," the PM took to social media, sharing a photo of her morning meal on X on March 5.

5 March 2024, 04:55 PM

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