Kaja Kallas

‘Sovereignty Is Not for Trade,’ Kallas Tells European Parliament

The European Union must adopt a “realistic and principled” approach to the Arctic, guided by international law and collective security, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said during a speech…

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Kaja Kallas to push new Iran sanctions after deadly crackdown

The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has signalled that the bloc is prepared to push for fresh sanctions on Iran after a crackdown that has reportedly claimed hundreds…

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European Commission Strives to Preserve Institutional Credibility Amid Diplomacy Scandal

Ursula von der Leyen is separating herself from the corruption allegations engulfing the EU’s diplomatic service, with staffers saying it is a non-issue for the Commission chief. After Belgian authorities…

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Ukrainians, Europeans must be on board with any plan to end war, EU ministers say

European foreign ministers said on Thursday that any plan to end the war in Ukraine must include Ukrainians and Europeans after the U.S. floated a framework that would involve Kyiv…

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EU pushes back on Trump’s demand Ukraine cede territory to Putin

Ukraine shouldn’t have to give up territory as part of a peace deal with Russia, the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said after U.S. President Donald Trump pushed Kyiv to…

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EU Commission proposes suspending free-trade arrangements on Israeli goods

The European Commission on Wednesday proposed suspending a trade arrangement affecting about 5.8 billion euros ($6.87 billion) of Israeli exports due to the Gaza war, although the measure does not…

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EU Foreign Ministers Summoned for Special Session on Ukraine

The EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said that any deal between the US and Russia should involve Ukraine and the EU and convened a meeting of foreign ministers on Monday…

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EU approves new Russia sanctions with lower oil price cap

The European Union on Friday agreed an 18th package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine, including measures aimed at dealing further blows to the Russian oil and…

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EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions, ball now in Slovakia’s court, says EU foreign chief

The European Union did not approve the 18th Russia sanctions package on Tuesday, the EU's foreign chief Kaja Kallas said after a meeting with EU foreign ministers in Brussels. She…

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EU Unveils Black Sea Strategy to Boost Military Mobility, Counter Russian Threat

The EU unveiled a new Black Sea strategy on Wednesday that will allow the region to better transport heavy military gear as the Russian threat looms over Eastern Europe. “Security…

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EU adopts new sanctions against Russia

The European Union on Tuesday adopted new sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, zeroing in on Moscow's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers, human rights violations and hybrid threats,…

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EU’s Kallas says Russia not truly interested in peace in Ukraine

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday she does not think Russia is truly interested in establishing peace in Ukraine. "I don't think they (Russia) are interested…

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Greenland belongs to Greenlanders, EU’s top diplomat warns

The EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas defended Greenlanders’ right to self-determination in her inaugural speech to the European Parliament on Tuesday. Her address comes in the wake of U.S. President…

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EU pledges €1.6 billion for Palestinians

The European Union has announced a three-year financial support package for the Palestinians worth up to €1.6 billion ($1.8 billion). "We are stepping up our support to the Palestinian people.…

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EU’s Kallas: EU countries already providing over 50% Ukraine’s ammunition needs

European countries are already providing more than half of Ukraine's ammunition needs, recently put at two million rounds by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas…

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Europe launches defense push amid Russia threat, US worries

The European Union (EU) on Wednesday presented a white paper laying out plans to facilitate member states' rearmament amid growing concerns that the continent may not be able to depend…

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UPDATED: No peace deal without involving Ukraine, Europe in talks, EU foreign policy chief says

There can be no Russia-Ukraine peace deal without the participation of Ukraine and Europe, the European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said, after meeting with her South African counterpart…

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EU must be more ‘transactional,’ top diplomat says

The European Union must become transactional in its foreign policy and demand more respect for its own interests in exchange for its economic offerings around the world, the bloc’s top…

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EU’s Kallas pushes back against Trump for saying Europe lags behind US on Ukraine aid

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas pushed back on Wednesday against Donald Trump for saying that Europe lagged behind the U.S. in aid for Ukraine, and insisted the bloc…

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Kallas asks EU members to confirm Italian Di Maio as Gulf envoy

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has requested to extend the mandate of former Italian foreign minister Luigi Di Maio as Special European Union Envoy for the Gulf region for…

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EU ministers will consider easing sanctions on Syria at a meeting later in January

European Union foreign ministers will meet in late January to discuss easing sanctions imposed on Syria, the bloc’s foreign policy chief said . However, she said the move would depend…

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EU to engage with Syrian leaders and reopen delegation

The European Union will establish contacts with Syria's new leadership and reopen its delegation in the country, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and EU Commission President Ursula von der…

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Estonia Confirms Stance on EU Top Posts

The Estonian government has formalized its position on filling top European Union roles, a process that continues in the latter half of this year following the recent elections. Estonia's primary…

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Estonia’s Kaja Kallas backs Mark Rutte for NATO top job

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas — herself an unofficial candidate for NATO's top job — said she backs her Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte for the secretary-general post. "For a strong…

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Estonian PM Kallas backs new EU defence industry commissioner post

By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, March 21 (Reuters) - Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has backed the idea of a European Commissioner dedicated to the defence industry as the European Union…

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Estonian PM Kallas to BBC: Putin afraid of war with NATO

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said in an interview to BBC that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is very good at sowing fear in Western societies, while he is also afraid of…

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Russia will not intimidate me, Estonia’s Kallas says

By John Irish Kallas seen as potential candidate for top EU job Russia has placed her on wanted list Kallas pushing for EU bonds for defence spending MUNICH, (Reuters) -…

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Estonia’s Kallas dismayed by Hungary’s Orban handshake with “criminal” Putin

By John Irish The images of EU member state Hungary's prime minister shaking hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin were "very, very unpleasant" and defied logic given Budapest's past history…

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Estonia PM Kallas under pressure to quit over husband’s Russia ties

By Andrius Sytas VILNIUS (Reuters) - Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas faced pressure to resign after reports that her husband has part ownership of a company that has kept operations…

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Estonia PM focused on defence spending and same sex marriage law

By Andrius Sytas TALLINN, (Reuters) - Kaja Kallas said she was focused on her next term as Estonian prime minister despite media speculation she could be in the running to…

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Estonia’s Kaja Kallas secures government coalition agreement

Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has reached an agreement with two other political parties to form a new coalition government. The coalition deal will be formally signed on Monday. About…

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Estonia’s Kallas in first place in parliamentary election

By Andrius Sytas TALLINN (Reuters) - The Reform party of Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas secured first place in Sunday's parliamentary election, a result that should ensure Tallinn remains one…

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Estonian PM tells nation to prepare for blackouts if Russia switches off power grid

By Andrius Sytas VILNIUS, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas told her nation that power blackouts are possible if Russia kicks the Baltic states from the joint…

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Estonian PM Kallas speaks up in support of Finnish colleague Marin after dancing video leak

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has spoken up in support of her Finnish counterpart, Sanna Marin, as the latter faces a backlash over a leaked video in which she was dancing…

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Estonian parliament confirms PM Kallas to lead new government

The new Estonian coalition has voted to reappoint Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, in a move likely to ensure stability in the European Union state until a March 2023 election. The…

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Estonian PM warns hard times lie ahead but ‘freedom is priceless’

European leaders have to be "honest" with their citizens about the negative effects that EU sanctions against Russia might bring upon people's daily life, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said…

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Putin is ‘enjoying himself’ with military build-up, Estonian premier says

Estonia's prime minister said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is enjoying the international attention generated by Russia's massive military drills on Ukraine's borders and is looking for a successful war…

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Europe must make clear Russia will pay high price for Ukraine action – Estonian PM

The European Union must make it clear to Russia that there would be a high price to pay if it acted against Ukraine, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas told Reuters,…

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