Putin-Witkoff talks risk piling pressure on Kyiv: EU's Kallas
Summary
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns that talks between Russian President Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff may increase pressure on Ukraine to make concessions amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Key Points
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns talks between Putin and US envoy Witkoff could increase pressure on Ukraine to concede.
- US envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Putin after negotiations with Ukraine in Florida.
- Europe fears being sidelined in US-led peace efforts favoring Russia.
- Kallas calls for a new EU loan to Ukraine funded by Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine's defense.