russia is trying to impose a discussion about its own security on Europe in order to divert attention from its aggression against Ukraine. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas called on European leaders not to fall into this trap amid preparations for possible peace talks. She made the statement before the meeting of EU leaders in Dublin, UNN writes.
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According to Kallas, moscow seeks to shift the focus of future talks from the war against Ukraine to the issue of European security, presenting russia as a party that supposedly needs additional guarantees.
We have one aggressor and one victim, and the aggressor has nothing to worry about regarding its security
She called on partners not to lose sight of the main cause of the war and not to allow the kremlin to change the agenda of the talks.
Europe has decided who will represent it in talks on Ukraine
Meanwhile, on Friday, the leaders of the European Union agreed on the format of European representation at future talks on ending the war.
According to the agreement, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and representatives of EU institutions are to take part in the negotiations on behalf of Europe.
At the same time, russia has still not agreed to guarantee Ukraine's European allies a seat at the negotiating table.
Thus, despite the coordinated position of European leaders, the issue of Europe's direct participation in future talks with moscow remains open.