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Russia miscalculated by sidelining Europe in US talks, Kallas tells Euronews

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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated in a 2026 interview that Russia made a strategic error by negotiating exclusively with the United States, asserting that European nations will remain committed to supporting Ukraine and exerting pressure on Moscow. The report highlights a shift in diplomatic strategy where European allies are expected to maintain independent engagement with Washington to counter Russian influence. The source provides a single statement from Kallas regarding this geopolitical maneuver, offering no further details on the negotiation process, specific dates of the miscalculation, or the extent of European military or economic support.

Key points

• Kaja Kallas, the EU foreign policy chief, publicly criticized Russia for seeking a bilateral deal with the United States alone, framing it as a strategic miscalculation.
• Kallas explicitly stated that Europe will continue to back Ukraine and apply pressure on Moscow, indicating a unified European stance against Russian aggression independent of US negotiations.

Context and limitations

The evidence consists of a single statement from Kallas in October 2026. It does not specify the exact date of the miscalculation, the timeline of the negotiations, or the specific actions taken by European nations to counter Russian influence.

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