The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, has outlined a list of demands for Russia, which she believes the aggressor country must fulfill in the event of a possible peace settlement for the war in Ukraine. She presented these proposals to the foreign ministers of the European Union member states.
This is reported by Kyiv24
EU’s Position on Concessions to Russia
Kallas emphasized the need for not only diplomatic but also political support for Ukraine from the EU. According to her, any concessions from the Ukrainian side must be accompanied by reciprocal steps from Russia, as “there is one aggressor and one victim.”
“We will continue to discuss it (the proposal – ed.). It is clear that we should also support Ukraine diplomatically. If certain concessions are required from the Ukrainian side, there must be clear concessions from Russia as well. After all, we must not forget: there is one aggressor and one victim.”
Kaja Kallas highlighted that the proposed concessions for Russia have a multi-tiered structure. The first level involves corresponding restrictions on the Russian army if similar demands are made of Ukraine. The second level includes requirements that take into account the security interests of European countries, as the threat posed by Russia to Europe remains a pressing issue.
List of Demands for Russia and Reaction from EU States
Among the key demands that Kallas proposed for discussion are the reduction of the Russian military, compensation payments to Ukraine for damages incurred, a ban on the deployment of Russian troops in Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, and Armenia, as well as non-recognition of the legal occupation of Ukrainian territories by Russia.
Additionally, the plan includes the cessation of Russian disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, violations of airspace, and interference in electoral processes in Europe and neighboring countries.
Regarding the support for these proposals among EU member states, Kallas noted that discussions and the formation of a unified position require time. In February, she had already sent a relevant document to representatives of EU countries for their review and further analysis.
It is worth noting that during his visit to Vilnius in January, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reaffirmed Kyiv’s unwavering position on territorial integrity, emphasizing that all parties must be prepared for compromises in the peace settlement process.