EU chief EU diplomacy Kaja Kallas said on Friday that Russia escalates war in Ukraine. Russian attacks in Ukraine, especially on civilians there “They are the saddestiest since the beginning of the war”Kallas said for the BBC radio station, writes TASR.
“Obviously, Russia is really escalating. Two are needed for peace, but one is enough for war and it is clear that Russia wants war,” The EU diplomacy chief said. When asked about her claim that China was the “main supporter” of the Russian war, she answered that 80 percent of the two -use of the Russian army comes from China.
Kallas said on Wednesday at a press conference after the tenth joint meeting of the Association Council in Brussels that Russia would not be able to wage war to Ukraine to the extent of it without the support of China. “We also see North Korean troops present in Ukraine and also military equipment coming from North Korea to Russia and used in the war against Ukraine. It is clear that if China really wanted to stop support, it would have an impact,” added.
The contact group for the defense of Ukraine according to Kallas at Friday’s meeting in Brussels, which takes place at the level of defense ministers, will examine what Other countries may do to support Ukraine and what could look like peacekeeping missions.
Kalls told reporters on arrival at the meeting that EU Member States have so far promised this year “More than € 23 billion” For military assistance to Ukraine, which she believes is more than last year.
The United States with Ukraine and Russia at recent negotiations in Saudi Arabia have reached separate agreements in which both countries agreed to suspend mutual attacks on their energy infrastructure. However, Moscow and Kiev are accused of continuing attacks on energy equipment. Thursday Russian missile attack in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro claimed at least one victim and five injured.
