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The passion and resurrection of Kaja Kallas

In her weekly newsletter, Euronews’ Europe editor Maria Tadeo reports on the week from hell for the EU’s top diplomat and her plan to salvage the European diplomatic service, plus Pope Leo’s apostolic journey in Spain and the Eurogroup meeting in Luxembourg.

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Backlash against Kallas reveals hard truths of EU foreign policy

The growing criticism of Kaja Kallas as High Representative has laid bare structural shortcomings and tensions in the European Union's foreign policy.

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Kallas defends EU diplomatic arm as debate over its future intensifies

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has backed her own diplomatic service as European capitals, led by Paris, eye a possible EEAS overhaul, ranging from stripping the High Representative's powers to expanding them.

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Kaja Kallas urges Ireland to clarify alumina sales to Russia

Ireland has launched an investigation into allegations that exports from Aughinish Alumina have contributed to Russia's military complex.

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EU denounces Russia's 'reckless' escalation after drone hits Romania

Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas have condemened Russia for violating Romania's airspace after a drone hit the city of Galați.

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EU will never be a neutral mediator between Ukraine and Russia: Kallas

The High Representative has dismissed the buzz over a special envoy for talks with Russia, arguing the EU will "never" be a neutral mediator between Moscow and Kyiv. "We have been clearly on Ukraine's side," she said.

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EU countries insist on unity to avoid Russia's special envoy 'trap'

The debate on who should be the special EU envoy for negotiations with the Kremlin is "a trap that Russia wants us to walk into", High Representative Kaja Kallas said on Thursday at an informal meeting of foreign ministers in Cyprus.

Europe Today

Newsletter: ‘A dangerous place’, Magyar’s moment, Europe’s mouthpiece

As the International Energy Agency warns of the fallout from sky-high energy prices prompted by the war in the Middle East, the Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar comes to town aiming to unlock billions of frozen EU funds – while the bloc thrashes out whether to speak to Moscow.

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Russia's escalatory threat upends EU debate on direct talks

Russia's threat to hit diplomats has shifted the ongoing debate on whether the EU should engage in direct talks with Moscow to end the war in Ukraine. Foreign affairs ministers will discuss the divisive topic in Cyprus.

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Viral posts distort Kaja Kallas’ remarks on China and Russia

Online posts have taken Kallas’ comments on China out of context.

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EU to remove remaining barriers as it reviews trade deal with Mexico

The move comes as world economies look to strengthen their ties amid turbulent relations with the US, caused by the Trump administration’s hostile trade policies, as well as the war in Iran, which have caused global instability.

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Exclusive: Hungary ready to sanction Russia's Patriarch Kirill

A "mini" sanction package is set to be discussed by EU ambassadors this week, targeting around ten individuals who were previously protected by Viktor Orbán's government and a handful of Russian vessels.

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Risks, pitfalls, snubs: EU envoy for Russia talks faces job from hell

Whoever is appointed the European envoy for direct talks with Russia might come to regret it, as the task is laden with dangers that risk backfiring.

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‘Feminist’ top diplomat Kallas takes aim at male-dominated diplomacy

The EU’s top diplomat argues that having more women at the negotiating table during peace talks will result in better outcomes for global conflicts, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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'Forcing returns will lead to chaos in Syria,' Al-Shaibani says

Al-Shaibani held political discussion with the EU's top diplomat as the country looks for assistance to rebuild its economy. Kallas says Brussels can "accompany" transition but warns minorities must be protected.

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'We need to make up our mind': EU split over direct talks with Russia

The question of whether the EU should engage directly with Russia to end the war in Ukraine continues to split member states, as some prefer to bide their time and weaken Moscow's hand at the negotiating table.

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Kallas rejects ex-German Chancellor Schröder as Ukraine mediator

Kallas on Monday ruled out Schröder as a potential mediator between Ukraine and Russia, saying he “would be sitting on both sides of the table”.

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Kallas visits Baku to advance 'strategic partnership' with Azerbaijan

The EU's High Representative Kaja Kallas met Azerbaijan’s leadership in Baku for talks to advance what she called “our strategic interest” in connectivity between the EU, the South Caucasus and Central Asia, and to contribute to the regional peace process.

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EU shouldn't 'humiliate' itself by seeking talks with Russia: Kallas

High Representative Kaja Kallas has once again rebuffed the idea of direct talks between the European Union and Russia, warning that Moscow is "gearing up its military for a long-term confrontation with the West".

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EU mutual assistance clause doesn't contradict NATO, says Kallas

The EU's mutual assistance clause and NATO's collective defence are "complementary to each other", High Representative Kaja Kallas told Euronews amid Donald Trump's threats to withdraw from the alliance.