Kallas: US–Russia Peace Deal Must Include Ukraine, EU

Kaja Kallas Says Any US–Russia Peace Agreement Must Involve Ukraine and the EU

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has stressed that any potential peace agreement between the United States and Russia must include both Ukraine and the European Union as direct participants. Her remarks come amid reports of behind-the-scenes discussions between Washington and Moscow aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Speaking at a press briefing in Brussels, Kallas warned that any settlement reached without the input of Ukraine and the EU would be “unsustainable” and could undermine European security in the long term. “We cannot have decisions made about Europe without Europe. Any deal that excludes Ukraine from the table risks legitimizing aggression and setting a dangerous precedent,” she said.

Kallas revealed she has called an emergency meeting of EU foreign ministers next week to coordinate the bloc’s stance ahead of any potential US–Russia talks. She emphasized the need for a united European voice to ensure that Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are fully respected in any agreement.

The comments come as the geopolitical landscape shifts rapidly, with Washington reportedly exploring a high-level summit with Moscow in the coming weeks. While no official details have been confirmed, speculation has intensified following statements from US and Russian officials hinting at possible diplomatic breakthroughs.

Kallas made clear that Europe’s security is deeply tied to Ukraine’s future. “If Russia is rewarded for its aggression, it will not stop at Ukraine. This is about the security of every European nation,” she warned.

Analysts say Kallas’s firm stance reflects growing concerns in European capitals that the US could prioritize rapid conflict resolution over addressing the long-term consequences for regional stability. Some fear a repeat of Cold War–era arrangements where decisions about Europe’s future were made primarily by Washington and Moscow.

The Estonian diplomat, known for her hawkish approach toward Russia, has consistently pushed for tough sanctions, increased military support for Kyiv, and stronger NATO coordination. Her latest remarks underline a belief that diplomacy must be rooted in Ukraine’s own demands, not imposed from outside powers.

Reaction from EU member states has been largely supportive, though some leaders have urged a pragmatic approach to seize any opportunity for peace. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock backed Kallas’s position, saying, “No peace can be legitimate if it ignores the voice of the victim of aggression.”

Ukrainian officials have also echoed Kallas’s warning, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterating that Kyiv will not accept any agreement that compromises its borders.

With tensions high and diplomatic channels opening tentatively, Kallas’s intervention signals that Europe intends to be a central actor in whatever peace process emerges. Whether Washington and Moscow will agree to fully integrate the EU and Ukraine into negotiations remains to be seen.

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