Kallas Tells European Parliament Russia Is Sole Obstacle to Peace in Ukraine
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Russia, not Ukraine, is blocking peace efforts and urged lawmakers who disagree to reconsider their position.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told the European Parliament that Russia, not Ukraine, is the party obstructing peace, according to Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform.
Kallas said it is Russia that stands in the way of ending the war, and that those who fail to recognize this must "open their eyes" and acknowledge the fact, Ukrinform reported.
The remarks were made during an address to the European Parliament, though the outlet did not provide further details on the context of the session or additional comments from Kallas.
Ukrinform did not specify the date of the statement or provide additional quotes beyond the assertion that Russia bears responsibility for the continued conflict.
The statement reflects the European Union's ongoing position attributing responsibility for the war to Russia amid discussions on the path toward a negotiated settlement.
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- Kallas urges European Parliament to “open its eyes”: Russia is the only obstacle to peace — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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