Kaja Kallas

Kallas to propose defense initiative for Ukraine amid new EU sanctions against Russia

EU’s chief diplomat Kaja Kallas is set to propose a defense initiative to supply Ukraine with needed ammunition, while pushing for the swift adoption of the 16th sanctions package against Russia, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported on Feb. 24.

24 February 2025, 11:41 AM

EU ambassadors approve 16th sanctions package against Russia - Radio Free Europe

EU ambassadors have approved the bloc’s 16th sanctions package against Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Radio Free Europe editor Rikard Jozwiak reported on Feb. 19.

19 February 2025, 12:40 PM

EU’s Kallas: Russia’s attack on Chernobyl proves it is not seeking peace

Russia has no interest in peace, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said on Feb. 14, commenting on a Russian drone strike on the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

14 February 2025, 04:45 PM

Kallas and Rubio discuss ramping up pressure on Russia

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, and US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, held a phone conversation to discuss increasing pressure on Russia, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 28.

29 January 2025, 10:25 AM

EU seeks to expedite Ukraine’s accession talks

The European Union aims to accelerate Ukraine's membership in the bloc by opening two negotiation clusters in the first half of 2025, Politico reported on Jan. 28, citing a senior official.

29 January 2025, 01:39 AM

‘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

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