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10/13/2025October 13, 2025
EU foreign policy chief visits Kyiv for talks on aid
European Union foreign policy chief arrived in Kyiv on Monday for talks on financial and military support to Ukraine, including a planned reparations loan based on frozen Russian assets.
Kallas said Russia is “gambling with war.”
“Every time a Russian drone or plane violates our airspace, there is a risk of escalation, unintended or not. Russia is gambling with war,” she said during a visit to Kyiv, calling on Europe to boost its defense capabilities.
“Ukrainians inspire the world with their courage. Their resilience demands all our support,” Kallas wrote on X. “I am in Kyiv today for discussions on financial and military aid, Ukraine’s energy security, and holding Russia accountable for its war crimes.”
It is Kallas’ first visit to Ukraine since taking office in December, coming at the start of what is expected to be a difficult winter following extensive Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
With freezing temperatures looming, the country faces the risk of prolonged power cuts, heating failures and disruptions to essential services. Ukraine has continued to carry out rapid repairs and strengthen its air defenses with European backing.
The European Commission is finalizing a proposal for a reparations loan to Ukraine funded by Russian assets frozen under EU sanctions. The plan’s scale will be based on Ukraine’s financial needs over the next two years.
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European Union foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas is in Kyiv and has called on Europe to beef up its defensive capabilities.
Kallas said Russia was “gambling with war” after Russian drones and jets repeatedly crossed into NATO and European Union airspace.
Meanwhile, Ukraine is having to impose power restrictions across several regions after a spate of Russian attacks.
Stay tuned for the latest news and analysis from the ongoing war.
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