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EU representatives express disappointment with Kallas
(MENAFN) EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has drawn criticism from several EU officials over her aggressive rhetoric on Russia and unilateral leadership style, Politico reported, citing anonymous sources.
Kallas, a strong advocate of increased military aid to Ukraine, sparked controversy on her first day in office in December by tweeting that the EU wants Ukraine to win the war against Russia. Some officials felt she had overstepped diplomatic norms, with one insider complaining that her rhetoric makes it seem like the EU is at war with Russia, which is not the official position.
Her proposal to boost EU military aid to Ukraine by €40 billion ($43.1 billion) this year has met resistance from countries like Italy and Spain, which do not view Russia as an immediate threat. However, Kallas maintains support from northern and eastern EU states.
Moscow has accused her of Russophobia and warmongering, particularly as the US is engaged in peace negotiations over Ukraine.
Additionally, Kallas has faced criticism for acting more like a prime minister than a diplomat, often failing to consult EU member states before making key policy moves.
Her relationship with Washington has also come under scrutiny. A February meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was abruptly canceled due to what was officially called "scheduling issues," but sources suggest Kallas failed to present a clear agenda.
Her tweet criticizing Trump after a tense White House meeting with US President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky—in which she declared “The free world needs a new leader”—reportedly unsettled some EU nations looking to preserve strong US ties.
Kallas, a strong advocate of increased military aid to Ukraine, sparked controversy on her first day in office in December by tweeting that the EU wants Ukraine to win the war against Russia. Some officials felt she had overstepped diplomatic norms, with one insider complaining that her rhetoric makes it seem like the EU is at war with Russia, which is not the official position.
Her proposal to boost EU military aid to Ukraine by €40 billion ($43.1 billion) this year has met resistance from countries like Italy and Spain, which do not view Russia as an immediate threat. However, Kallas maintains support from northern and eastern EU states.
Moscow has accused her of Russophobia and warmongering, particularly as the US is engaged in peace negotiations over Ukraine.
Additionally, Kallas has faced criticism for acting more like a prime minister than a diplomat, often failing to consult EU member states before making key policy moves.
Her relationship with Washington has also come under scrutiny. A February meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was abruptly canceled due to what was officially called "scheduling issues," but sources suggest Kallas failed to present a clear agenda.
Her tweet criticizing Trump after a tense White House meeting with US President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky—in which she declared “The free world needs a new leader”—reportedly unsettled some EU nations looking to preserve strong US ties.
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