Kaja Kallas says "squeezing Ukraine is not the right approach" as she urges pressure on Russia

During a diplomatic exchange after Finland’s president and Norway’s prime minister held a joint call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to explore future negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, European Union foreign‑policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc should direct pressure toward Russia instead of forcing Ukraine to give in, underscoring Europe’s continued backing of Kyiv. She spoke as Putin warned that confrontational policies of the EU and NATO were lengthening the conflict and as other Russian officials issued threats toward Europe. Her remarks came amid wider discussions about a possible trilateral summit involving the United States, Russia and Ukraine, reflecting ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the fighting.