Kaya Kallas
The Office of the President commented on the statement by the EU's chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, regarding the US Embassy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had previously denied information about the evacuation of American diplomats.
MFA spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi stated that information regarding the departure of the US Embassy is untrue. The statement followed reports concerning Kaja Kallas.
The EU fears that the Russian Federation will attack the Baltics or the Arctic to test NATO unity. Putin may resort to escalation due to heavy losses and the stalemate at the front.
Minister Sybiha will participate in the meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Cyprus. The topics will include Ukraine's accession to the European Union, sanctions against the Russian Federation, and the state's defense needs.
Kaja Kallas Stated Russia Is at a Deadlock on the Battlefield and Condemned the Use of 'Oreshnik' Missiles. The EU Will Discuss Increasing Pressure on Russia Next Week.
Hungary's new government will not obstruct the imposition of restrictions against the head of the ROC and Russian officials. The EU is also preparing sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet.
Kaja Kallas announced a possible termination of aid to countries that support the Russian Federation or Iran. European companies may receive preferences in procurement.
The EU plans to appoint a special representative for peace negotiations between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. Kaja Kallas and Mario Draghi are considered among the main candidates.
Kallas urged EU countries to avoid bilateral agreements with the US to maintain unity. She stated that Washington, Beijing, and Moscow want to divide the bloc.
Sybiha suggested that Europe initiate an agreement to cease strikes on airports. This step is intended to strengthen diplomacy and involve the EU in the peace process.
Kaja Kallas called for opening all negotiation clusters with Ukraine by summer. She described the country's accession to the EU as an investment in pan-European security.
The EU is preparing the 21st package of sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet, banks, and military-industrial complex. New restrictions are planned to be presented in early summer to increase pressure.
Kallas rejected Schröder's candidacy as an EU negotiator due to his ties with the Russian Federation. She called Putin's ceasefire proposal cynical.
Kaja Kallas announced preparations for Moldova's rapid accession to the EU. According to the head of European diplomacy, changes of government in various EU member states have opened a window of opportunity.
Kallas proposes doubling aid to Moldova to €120 million per year through the Peace Facility. This would become the EU's largest defense package for a country after Ukraine.
The announcement of the US troop withdrawal from Germany forced EU leaders to discuss defense independence. In Yerevan, they also coordinated actions regarding Ukraine.
Abbas Araghchi discussed ending the conflict with Israel and the United States with his foreign counterparts. Iran has conveyed a new proposal to Washington through intermediaries.
Kaja Kallas stated there was a lack of progress following the conversation between Trump and Putin. She emphasized the lack of pressure on Russia and unresolved issues regarding peace.
Zelenskyy stated that threats to the energy system and the ZNPP are comparable to the Chernobyl disaster. The President called on partners for unity against Russian aggression.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas stated that Russian strikes on the protective shell of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant are an act of recklessness. The illegal seizure of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant heightens the danger to life and the environment.
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs protested against the statements of propagandist Solovyov, who called Giorgia Meloni a fascist. The Russian ambassador stated that the presenter's words do not represent the Kremlin's position.
EU ambassadors expect approval of a €90 billion loan after oil supplies resume. Two-thirds of the funds will go to defense and financial assistance to Kyiv.
EU foreign ministers rejected the initiative to terminate the agreement with Israel. Germany and Italy blocked the proposal from Spain and Ireland.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomed Kaja Kallas's initiative regarding restrictions for occupiers. Sybiha called on all EU countries to support this fair step.
EU foreign ministers have agreed on new restrictions against individuals responsible for the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Freedom of navigation is inviolable.
The EU's top diplomat expects the loan to be approved this Wednesday. The financial aid is intended to signal Russia's inability to exhaust Ukraine in the war.
The European Union will conduct exercises to practice Article 42. 7 on collective defense. Kaja Kallas will personally oversee the review of the response to armed aggression.
Andriy Sybiha, Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, called for closing European and transatlantic space to those involved in aggression against Ukraine. Restrictions should also apply to relatives of war criminals.
The EU's top diplomat stated that Russia is deviating from international rules and cooperating with Iran. Kallas called for increased economic pressure on the aggressor.
The EU's top diplomat demands stronger sanctions against Russian oil exports. She denied the redirection of weapons intended for Ukraine to the Middle East.