Kaya Kallas
Greece and Spain have Patriot PAC-2 missiles whose service life is expiring. NATO and the EU are calling on them to transfer them to Ukraine.
The prime ministers of Estonia and Latvia and the president of Lithuania called on the EU to ban the transit of Russian grain. The issue will be considered next week.
Kaja Kallas reported a surge in Russian hybrid attacks and violations of European airspace. Three drones crossed Moldova's skies.
The EU will propose an action protocol for security emergencies. It will concern hybrid attacks that do not reach the level of armed aggression.
Kaja Kallas called on states with air defense stockpiles to transfer them to Ukraine amid Russia's attacks. The EU unlocked the Peace Facility and allocated €1 billion for procurement.
Minister Johann Wadephul considers Putin's participation in the G20 summit an opportunity to begin serious negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine. He emphasized the need for a ceasefire.
The EU has agreed on the terms for allocating €6. 6 billion to Ukraine from the EPF. The funds will be directed to the EUMAM mission, the procurement of equipment, and reimbursements to states.
More than 50 UN member states, as well as the EU, called on Russia to agree to a ceasefire and peace talks with Ukraine. They also demand the return of civilians and prisoners of war.
Kaja Kallas urged the EU to extend sanctions against Russia and swiftly adopt a new package. Countries are arguing over Usmanov and Fridman.
Kaja Kallas said she would answer a call from Putin or Lavrov. She opposes negotiations on Russia's maximalist terms.
Estonia is in talks with France about a possible deepening of nuclear deterrence. No final decision has yet been made on the country’s participation.
Kaja Kallas said that Russia is restoring military bases and conducting missile drills in the Arctic. She also identified China’s activities and Russia’s shadow fleet as threats.
EU ambassadors failed to agree on extending sanctions against Russia and will meet on September 14. Slovakia and France are demanding that Alisher Usmanov be removed from the "blacklist".
Sybiga discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defenses and sanctions against the production of Russian ballistic missiles with Kallas. They also discussed the maritime corridor and food security.
Kaja Kallas said that NATO had abandoned plans for the temporary loss of Baltic territory and strengthened the region's defense. She also warned about Russia's shadow war.
Kaja Kallas canceled the creation of the EU defense group after pressure from member states. Diplomats feared duplication of the European Commission's work.
Spain will increase its supply of missiles for Patriot systems to Ukraine. Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares confirmed that a new batch is being prepared.
EU foreign ministers supported banning entry to Russian ex-combatants and tightening visa rules for tourists. The details have not yet been determined.
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
EU and NATO leaders agreed to increase aid to Ukraine, including covering the costs of Patriot air defense systems. The allies also plan to invest €800 billion in defense.
Kaja Kallas said that a proposal for sanctions against 1,600 entities in russia’s military-industrial complex is being advanced. The new restrictions may be adopted in the autumn.
Kaja Kallas said that the EU is engaging countries outside the bloc to supply Ukraine with air defense interceptors. There is a shortage of them to protect civilians.
Allies are calling on Spain and Greece to transfer PAC-2 missiles for Patriot systems to Ukraine. The issue will be discussed by EU ministers, but the countries are concerned about their own defense.
As part of the EUNAVFOR MED IRINI military operation, the MV SUN tanker was inspected in the Mediterranean Sea on August 30. Measures against the shadow fleet will be discussed by EU defence ministers.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said that the largest sanctions list since the beginning of the war is being prepared. If adopted, the number of sanctioned individuals and companies will increase by one-third.
France, Germany and Britain are coordinating efforts to ensure Europe’s participation in future negotiations. They are concerned about possible exclusion from the dialogue by the Trump administration.
European Commission spokesperson Anita Hipper said that the EU was urging member states with stocks of Patriot missiles to provide them to Ukraine. She emphasized the priority of strengthening Ukraine’s air defense.
The EU's top diplomat condemned the attacks on Kyiv and other regions, calling them targeted against civilians. She will propose additional restrictions against the Russian military-industrial complex.
Minister Sybiha discussed with Kallas the safety of navigation and the need to support the "Solidarity Lanes". He thanked for the 21st EU sanctions package against Russia.
On July 20, as part of the EUNAVFOR MED IRINI operation, the tanker MV SOUTH STAR was detained, suspected of sailing under a false flag. EU member states approved the EUNAVFOR ATALANTA operation to verify flags on vessels of the Russian shadow fleet.