Kallas Calls for Stronger Sanctions on Russia Following US Oil Decision
"We are living in these very, very turbulent times, and there is clearly a connection between Russia's illegal war against Ukraine and what is going on in the Middle East," Kaja Kallas told lawmakers at the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs.
"Both are products of the erosion of international law without accountability, judicial or political," she added.
"This is not Europe's war. We didn't start the war. We were not consulted, and we don't know whether the objectives of this war really. So the member states do not have the wish to be dragged into this," Kallas further explained.
Kallas highlighted that Russia benefits from rising energy prices and disruptions in key maritime routes, allowing it to extend its military campaign in Ukraine.
"The decision of the United States to relieve sanctions on Russian oil could not have come at worse time for Ukraine. Europe must mitigate Russia's increased energy profits by upping our own pressure through sanctions and also breaking Moscow's shadow fleet," she said.
She also criticized delays in implementing the EU’s 20th sanctions package and a proposed support loan for Ukraine, warning that such inaction is "putting the security of the European Union at risk."
On the question of normalizing ties with Russia, Kallas stressed the importance of establishing a clear and structured agenda.
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