European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the Ukraine war, Iran and China on Tuesday in their first phone call since the Trump administration took office on Jan.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, held a phone conversation with the newly appointed U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. — Ukrinform.

Kaja Kallas, the European Union's top diplomat, spoke by phone with Marco Rubio, the incoming US Secretary of State. Source: Kaja Kallas on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: Kallas described the discussion with Rubio as a "good call".

Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said the EU aims to open two negotiating “clusters” with Ukraine by mid-2025.

The European Union is currently the largest donor to Ukraine, but it is obvious that Ukraine needs more to stop the westward shift of the front line

Brussels is willing to open two clusters of issues with Kiev but objections from several member states remain a bone of contention Read Full Article at RTcom

The EU wants peace for Ukraine, but it needs to be sustainable, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said. "Our priority is to strengthen Ukraine's position, because there are no signs that Putin wants peace.

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas pushed back on Wednesday against Donald Trump for saying that Europe lagged behind the U.S. in aid for Ukraine, and insisted the bloc must have a seat at the table when the time comes for peace talks.

Diplomats gather in Brussels for their first meeting of the year, chaired by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas announced multi-billion dollar aid provided to Ukraine and the EU's preparation of the 16th package of sanctions against Russia.

It is noted that on the eve of the EU General Affairs Council, Stefanishyna informed partners that Ukraine is at the final stage of developing roadmaps for reforms in the rule of law and public administration necessary for opening the "Fundamentals" Cluster in the accession talks, and will soon be able to present them for review by member states.

Officials said Ms Kallas and Mr Rubio agreed on the need to maintain "maximum pressure on Moscow" over it's war on Ukraine. Read more at straitstimes.com.