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EU’s Kallas says Washington ‘biggest ally’ despite US security downgrade

EU’s Kallas says Washington ‘biggest ally’ despite US security downgrade

Summary

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the United States is still Europe’s biggest ally, despite some criticism in the U.S. National Security Strategy. Kallas emphasized the importance of the U.S. and EU remaining allied, particularly amid ongoing talks to end the Ukraine war.

Key Facts

  • Kaja Kallas is the European Union's foreign policy chief.
  • Kallas spoke at the Doha Forum in Qatar about U.S.-EU relations.
  • The U.S. National Security Strategy included some critical remarks about Europe.
  • President Trump has urged European countries to increase their NATO contributions.
  • Ongoing talks are happening to end the war in Ukraine, which started in 2022.
  • President Trump proposed a plan involving Ukraine giving up land for security.
  • U.S. officials are holding talks with Ukraine about the peace process.
  • Kallas stated that underestimating Europe's power is a mistake and emphasized the risk of rewarding aggression.

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