High Representative Kaja Kallas has urged the European Union to avoid falling for Moscow’s “trap” of maximalist demands, saying that the EU should not “humiliate” itself by pursuing direct talks with Russia to end the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russia is preparing its armed forces for a protracted conflict with the West. It is absolutely up to us whether Putin ever dares to test NATO. If deterrence is credible, it is effective. She claimed that displaying weakness just encourages hostility. Even once Moscow puts an end to the conflict in Ukraine, “business as usual” with Russia cannot resume.”
Her remarks were made one day after US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin had another long phone conversation. During the discussion, Putin proposed a temporary ceasefire for the duration of next week’s Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, which have been scaled back because of Ukraine’s long-range strikes.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, responded to the news by saying he had given his team instructions to get clarification from the White House.Zelenskyy stated on Thursday, “Our proposal is a long-term ceasefire, dependable and guaranteed security for people, and a lasting peace.
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