Britain and the European Union are set to intensify their efforts against Russia and enhance defense initiatives. This comes as the EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, meets with British Foreign Minister David Lammy and Defense Minister John Healey in London on Tuesday.
The discussions aim to align strategies regarding Ukraine and explore ways to increase economic sanctions on Russia, as stated by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on Monday.
Additionally, the talks will address the need for stronger measures against hybrid threats, including cyberattacks, election meddling, and widespread Russian disinformation. Kallas and Lammy will also review strategies to enhance European defense spending through innovative initiatives and improve military readiness in support of NATO. Lammy emphasized the importance of strengthening the partnership with the EU to work towards ending the war and ensuring the security of all citizens.
Kallas remarked to reporters in Brussels on Monday that Russia’s conditions for a ceasefire indicate a lack of genuine interest in achieving peace. Earlier that day, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to speak with Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Tuesday morning regarding the resolution of the Ukraine conflict. Trump has been seeking Putin’s backing for a 30-day ceasefire proposal that Ukraine accepted the previous week.
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