European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has asserted that any agreement to resolve the ongoing war in Ukraine must involve both Kyiv and the EU, framing the situation as a critical issue of European security.
Kallas plans to convene EU foreign ministers on Monday to discuss the next steps in addressing the conflict, emphasizing the EU’s integral role in any negotiations.
“The U.S. has the power to force Russia to negotiate seriously. Any deal between the U.S. and Russia must include Ukraine and the EU, for it is a matter of Ukraine’s and the whole of Europe’s security,” said Kallas in written remarks.
During the upcoming meeting, ministers will also evaluate developments in the Middle East, particularly concerning Gaza.
Kallas reiterated that international law is unambiguous: all temporarily occupied territories are considered part of Ukraine.
She further cautioned that any settlement should not become a basis for renewed aggression towards Ukraine or jeopardize the security of Europe or the transatlantic alliance.
These comments come ahead of a meeting scheduled for Friday in Alaska, where U.S. President Donald Trump will sit down with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The White House has indicated that President Trump is open to expanding the Alaska meeting into a trilateral summit that would include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
However, preparatory discussions have largely centered on a bilateral meeting requested by the Kremlin, with the format and timing still under review.
Trump has expressed optimism about a potential ceasefire, suggesting that a framework for peace might include territorial exchanges.
Despite this, Moscow continues to assert claims over four Ukrainian regions, and no formal proposal has been issued by the U.S.
President Zelenskyy has been firm in stating that Ukraine will not cede any territory and has insisted on being an active participant in negotiations pertaining to the war’s future.
In recent remarks, Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to European leaders for their support in ensuring that Ukraine has a seat at the table during any discussions leading up to the Alaska meeting.
European governments have recently emphasized the importance of safeguarding Ukrainian security and broader European interests as diplomatic efforts intensify between the U.S. and Russia.
Officials have reinforced that any credible settlement must comply with the UN Charter and respect Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Against this backdrop, Kallas’s initiative to convene foreign ministers indicates a strategic effort to align EU positions ahead of the Alaska summit.
Her office has stated that the agenda will address both the potential framework for a “sustainable and just peace” in Ukraine, as well as the ongoing situation in Gaza, reflecting the simultaneous regional crises that are currently priorities for European diplomacy.
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the EU has provided substantial military, financial, and humanitarian support while implementing a series of sanctions against Moscow.
Although Kallas’s latest remarks do not specifically mention military aid, her insistence on including Ukraine and the EU in negotiations highlights a growing call for European involvement alongside the United States.
The planned U.S.-Russia meeting is set for Friday, 15 August, in Alaska.
Preparatory talks involving U.S., EU, and Ukrainian officials have taken place recently, with European leaders advocating for terms that prioritize Ukraine’s sovereignty and the collective security of Europe.
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