Kallas Affirms The US-Russia Agreement Must Involve Ukraine-EU Europe

JAKARTA - EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Sunday any agreement between Washington and Moscow to end the war in Ukraine should involve Ukraine and the European Union.

He also emphasized that all occupied areas must return to Ukraine.

"The US has the power to force Russia to negotiate seriously. Any deal between the US and Russia must involve Ukraine and the European Union, as it concerns the security of Ukraine and the rest of Europe," Kallas said in an emailed comment.

It is known that US President Donald Trump plans to hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska this Friday.

President Trump said the potential deal would involve "some regional exchange for the benefit of both sides", a statement that exacerbates Ukraine's concerns they may face pressure to give up more territory.

Kallas also emphasized, "as we try to achieve sustainable and fair peace, international law is clear: all temporarily occupied territories belong to Ukraine".

"The agreement should not be a stepping stone to further Russian aggression against Ukraine, the transatlantic alliance, and Europe," he added.

Quoted from Euronews, EU foreign ministers will hold a meeting on Monday to discuss further steps regarding the situation in Ukraine.

The meeting is scheduled to be held virtually on Monday afternoon. Kallas said ministers would also review developments in the Middle East and Gaza.

Yesterday, EU leaders include French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, EU President von der Leyen and Finnish President Alexander Stubb released a statement confirming, "The path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukraine."

The statement also stated, "international borders should not be forced to change." The statement also added that the current frontline should be "the starting point of the negotiations."