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Brussels against the US over negotiations with Russia: Europe must not fall into the Russian trap

2026-11-13 17:31:22Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Brussels against the US over negotiations with Russia: Europe must not fall into

The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has warned that European countries should not accept the order of negotiations proposed by Russia to end the war in Ukraine, as according to her this would give Moscow the opportunity to avoid responsibility for the lack of a ceasefire and impose its demands on the negotiating table.

In her statements, Kallas emphasized that the European Union must remain steadfast in the principle that a ceasefire must first be achieved, then a peace agreement, and only after that, other issues related to security and the new European architecture should be discussed.

"The most important thing is to stick to our agreement that first the ceasefire, then the peace agreement and then any other kind of talks. Russia continues to present its maximum demands, so we must also remain steadfast in our positions," Kallas said.

According to her, there is a risk that Europe will fall into what she described as "diplomatic traps" set by Moscow, which aim to divert attention from Russian aggression against Ukraine.

"Russia is trying to divert attention from the fact that there is no ceasefire and make us listen to its claims. If we start discussing the European security architecture on their terms, then we will not be in a better position, but in a worse position," she said.

The European chief diplomat insisted that the focus must remain on the war launched by Russia and on support for Ukraine.

"We have an aggressor and a victim. The aggressor has no concerns for his safety, because no one has ever attacked him. They are the ones who have attacked others. We must maintain focus on this reality," Kallas declared.

She also welcomed the United States' recognition that any possible agreement between Russia and Ukraine requires the active involvement of European countries.

"I hope that we will not just be at the negotiating table, but have a direct impact on their outcome," she said.

Regarding the representation of the European Union in the talks, Kallas expressed her willingness to be part of the negotiating team, arguing that the position she holds charges her with the responsibility of representing Europe in foreign policy and security issues.

She also commented on Russia's opposition to its involvement in the process, stating that Moscow prefers to face less strong negotiators.

"They don't want strong people on the other side, because they aim to push forward their maximum demands. Their tactics have always been the same: they present threats and ultimatums, use force and then wait for someone in the West to offer them concessions that they didn't have before," Kallas said.

According to her, the European Union must maintain unity and not allow Russia to dictate the terms or order of peace negotiations in Ukraine, keeping the focus on the ceasefire and respect for Ukrainian sovereignty.


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