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EU's Kallas Urges Global Unity Against Russian Aggression at UN Security Council

The EU foreign policy chief emphasizes the need for a just peace in Ukraine, condemns violations of international law, and highlights the global impacts of the war.

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks during a media conference after a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas arrives for an EU Summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Havana)
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, speaks with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, right, during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas, pictured here in February, reaffirmed European support for Ukraine as she addressed the UN Security Council

Overview

  • Kaja Kallas, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, called on all UN member states to support Ukraine against Russia's invasion during a UN Security Council session in New York.
  • Kallas criticized the rise of the 'rule of force' over international law, citing Russia’s actions in Ukraine and other global conflicts as dangerous precedents.
  • She condemned Russia's reliance on military support from North Korea and Iran, describing these alliances as violations of international law and threats to global security.
  • The EU reaffirmed its commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, advocating for a just and lasting peace in line with the UN Charter.
  • Kallas defended the EU's role as a reliable global partner, contrasting it with reduced U.S. humanitarian aid and emphasizing the importance of multilateralism in addressing global challenges.