Kaja Kallas is the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, serving since 2024. Known for her hawkish stance on Russia and strong support for Ukraine, rooted in her tenure as Estonian Prime Minister. Recently, Kallas has engaged actively on the Middle East, imposing sanctions on Iran and Israeli settlers, and drawing Israeli diplomatic backlash over an apartheid comparison. Last updated 5 days ago
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas: The Commission has presented options to restrict trade with Israeli settlements, including a full or partial import ban, stricter export licensing, and possible tariffs.
All 27 member states view the settlements as illegal under international law. Kallas said the measures target the settlements, not Israel.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar says Israel is cutting off all contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
“Recently, it was published that during her visit to Mexico, she compared Israel to the racist apartheid regime t...
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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar says Israel is cutting off all contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
“Recently, it was published that during her visit to Mexico, she compared Israel to the racist apartheid regime that existed in South Africa.
I am grateful to the many European elected representatives who condemned this grave statement.
However, to date, no denial, clarification or response has been issued by her regarding this severe statement.
Therefore, as the Foreign Minister of the State of Israel, I have no choice but to sever all contact with Ms. Kallas until she retracts the blood libel she directed at the world’s only Jewish state, which is also the only democracy in the Middle East.”
Israel's Foreign Minister Sa'ar severed all ties with the EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas after reports she compared Israel to apartheid South Africa, calling her conduct "obsessive" and "disgracefully dishonest."
During closed meetings with Mexican government representatives on May 20–22, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas likened Israel's conduct toward Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank to apartheid-era South Africa. - Euractiv
"The EU just cleared the way for the €90-billion loan for Ukraine and the 20th sanctions package. Russia's war economy is under growing strain, while Ukraine is getting a major boost."
Daily U-turns, whether the Strait of Hormuz is open or closed, are reckless. Transit through the Strait must remain free of charge.
The EU has reached the political agreement to widen our sanctions re...
EU Foreign Policy Chief, Kaja Kallas:
Daily U-turns, whether the Strait of Hormuz is open or closed, are reckless. Transit through the Strait must remain free of charge.
The EU has reached the political agreement to widen our sanctions regime to also target those responsible for breaches to freedom of navigation.
None of us want to see a nuclear-armed Iran. We are in agreement with our regional partners that any durable settlement must address also other issues in addition to the nuclear one, including Iran's missile programme and its continued support to terrorist groups.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas:
"International law is invoked by the European Union to lecture others, while silently blessing an American-Israeli war of aggression. Save your sermo...
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas:
"International law is invoked by the European Union to lecture others, while silently blessing an American-Israeli war of aggression. Save your sermons. Europe's chronic failure to practice what it preaches has turned its talk of international law into the height of hypocrisy. There is no rule in international law that prevents Iran from taking the necessary measures to prevent the use of the Strait of Hormuz to launch aggression against it."
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kallas: "The EU will continue to reject any arrangement limiting free and safe passage through the straits in accordance with international law."
We calls for an immediate halt to fighting in Lebanon and we urges all parties to respect the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement.
“Israeli actions are putting the U.S.-Iran ceasefire under severe strain. The Iran truce should extend to Lebanon. Hezbollah must disarm.”
She added that Hezbollah “dragged Lebanon into the war,” and said that “Israel’s right to defend itself does not justify inflicting such massive destruction.”
Iran’s Foreign Ministry says Foreign Minister Araghchi and EU foreign policy chief Kallas held a call to discuss tensions and the political, security, and humanitarian impact of ongoing U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
EU Commissioner Kallas: "The longer the war continues in the Middle East, the more Ukraine suffers. Russia is already making money off the war in the Middle East with higher oil prices."
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