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European Union High Representative Kaja Kallas has addressed several security and diplomatic priorities. Regarding Diplomatic efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict in Ukraine, Kallas stated that Russian hybrid attacks intended have intensified following visits to destabilize allies will not deter EU support for Kyiv. Following recent diplomatic efforts Moscow and Kyiv by US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who met with both Kushner. In a telephone conversation, Donald Trump expressed a desire for a rapid end to the war and the restoration of US-Russia relations, a stance that Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, reportedly supported. Amidst these discussions, the European Union continues its support for Ukraine. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas emphasized that the EU Europe cannot act as a neutral mediator due to its consistent support for Ukraine. She noted that direct dialogue between Moscow and Kyiv remains essential and that any future peace architecture must include ensure it receives reciprocal commitments to secure tangible benefits for the EU. Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict are intensifying through various channels. India has expressed readiness to assist in ending the conflict, suggesting a solution will not emerge from the battlefield; Russia has indicated support for Indian mediation ahead of a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned of potential nuclear responses to the deployment of NATO missiles advantages in Norway, describing such actions as destabilizing. any future peace settlement. To support Ukraine, sustain this support, the EU has approved 6.1 billion euros in financial and additional military and financial aid, including air defense systems, and has allocated 8.47 billion euros through a lending program. The Furthermore, the EU also adopted a 21st sanctions package in 2026 of sanctions targeting the Russian energy sector. In internal policy, Kallas has faced institutional resistance. She canceled On the planned launch of a high-level expert group intended to strengthen European defense policy following opposition from Germany, Italy, and France. These nations mediation front, Russia has expressed support for India’s efforts to facilitate a preference peaceful solution, noting that New Delhi’s position aligns with Moscow’s desire for relying on NATO’s existing planning processes rather than creating parallel EU-led structures. As a peaceful settlement. This comes ahead of a scheduled meeting between President Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the conflict continues, BRICS Summit. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to present urgent requirements for defense, including Patriot missiles and drone technology, as the Pentagon has warned that warns the war could conflict may persist for years.