The key facts
- Kaja Kallas urged the EU to strengthen support for Zelenskyy after Trump's remarks about Kyiv needing a new leader
- Kallas labeled Trump's deal on Russian diesel as a 'gift to Putin'
- Kallas considers strikes on Russian refineries legitimate, while Trump called on Kyiv to stop hitting energy infrastructure
Kallas on Ukraine Support and Trump's Position
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas stated in an interview with Euronews that Brussels must strengthen support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a turbulent week during which US President Donald Trump suggested Kyiv needs a new leader.
'Gift to Putin' and Moscow's Bet on a Prolonged War
According to Kallas, Trump's deal on Russian diesel fuel became a 'gift to Putin'. She also stated that Moscow is betting on a prolonged war, seeking to outlast Ukraine while simultaneously escalating attacks on civilians.
Strikes on Refineries: Kallas's and Trump's Positions
Kallas defended Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries as legitimate targets, arguing that oil revenues are a key source of funding for Moscow's military efforts. Meanwhile, Trump called on Kyiv to cease strikes on energy infrastructure.
