EU’s Kallas warns against rushing Ukraine-Russia negotiations amid Trump’s push for talks
Today's European Council meeting in Brussels, attended by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, centered on bolstering support for Ukraine.
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Kallas: EU to train 75,000 Ukrainian troops by end of winter
The European Union will train an additional 12,000 Ukrainian service members by February 2025, bringing the total number of troops trained under EUMAM to 75,000, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced Monday.
Ukraine urges transition from freezing to seizing Russian assets
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha calls for seizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's defense and reconstruction efforts.
EU top diplomat pushes for direct use of Russian frozen funds for Ukraine’s support
Kaja Kallas said Kyiv had a legitimate claim for compensation. The G7 nations and EU now provide Ukraine a loan backed by proceeds from frozen Russian assets, not the assets themselves.
Baltic states to sanction Georgia’s officials over crackdown on pro-EU protests
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia agreed sanctions on Georgian officials for suppressing pro-EU protests, while the EU signals further consequences over Tbilisi's democratic backsliding.
New EU leaders visit Kyiv, reaffirm commitment to Ukraine
Newly appointed EU Council President Costa, High Representative Kallas, and Commissioner Kos, visits Kyiv to demonstrate continued support for Ukraine's struggle against Russian aggression.
EU Council nominates Ursula von der Leyen as Commission president for second term
Despite securing the nomination from EU leaders, Ursula von der Leyen must garner support from a majority of the 720 European Parliament's members in a vote expected next month, with Prime minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni abstaining on her appointment during European Council summit on 27 June.
Politico: Macron supports Estonia’s Kallas to succeed Borrell as top EU diplomat
Estonia's PM Kaja Kallas emerges as front-runner for EU's next chief diplomat role, with backing from France's Macron, Politico says.
Estonian PM: NATO training Ukraine’s army inside Ukraine poses no risk of conflict with Russia
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas stated that NATO allies training Ukrainian soldiers within Ukraine does not risk escalating the war or provoking direct conflict with Russia.
Estonian PM Kaja Kallas names reason why Ukraine is not supported enough: fear
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas believes that sufficient support for Ukraine from the free world is hindered by fear. According to her, there are three reasons for why this fear exists.