Anitta Hipper

Lead spokesperson for the foreign affairs and security policy of the #EU @kajakallas @eu_eeas Following & RT not necessarily endorsement

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

We’re sanctioning Russia at speed and scale.

Today’s measures, together with the upcoming 21st sanctions package, will add 250 individuals and entities to the Russia sanctions regime.

This is our biggest round of individual designations since Moscow’s 2022 full-scale invasion, and includes also the EU’s largest-ever cyber sanctions package.

The financial backbone of Russia’s war machine is the main target. Every measure weakens Moscow’s ability to wage war.

My doorstep ahead of today’s Foreign Affairs Council ↓

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

🇪🇺🇱🇺🇧🇪 Team Europe on our way to the #NATO summit in Ankara.

@bart_dewever @lucfrieden @prevotmaxime @xavier_bettel

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

The EU will always support the security of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the stability of the region.

Here at EUFOR Althea, we help strengthen the country’s defence capabilities.

Additionally we have supported BiH Armed Forces with €35 million to boost domestic defence capacity.
And we are exploring ways to provide even more.

My address to troops at @euforbih ↓

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

Words of condemnation alone will not stop attacks on Kyiv. Only sustained military support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Moscow can do that.

This week, the EU has started disbursing €6 billion under the €90 billion support loan to strengthen Kyiv’s defences.

Today, I will propose to sanction more entities supporting Russia’s military-industrial complex in response to the strikes. The more Moscow attacks civilians, the more sanctions must be imposed.

We keep raising the cost until Russia understands it cannot win.

EU staff in Kyiv are accounted for. I am deeply grateful to our colleagues on the ground, who continue their work with courage and dedication under the most difficult circumstances.

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

Türkiye is a key partner on security, migration, and energy, as well as an EU candidate country.

It was good to speak with President @RTErdogan today about further strengthening EU–Türkiye relations and the importance of good neighbourly relations.

We also addressed Russia’s war against Ukraine, the conflicts in the Middle East, and preparations for the NATO Summit in Ankara. Türkiye is making a significant contribution to protecting NATO’s Eastern Flank.

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

I am pleased to announce that @KajsaOllongren will be the new Secretary General of the @eu_eeas.

Kajsa brings with her 30 years of experience in public service, diplomacy and management of organisations, including as Dutch Minister of Defence, Minister of Interior and Secretary General of the Dutch Ministry of General Affairs.

Her leadership will be a great asset in tackling the challenges ahead of us.

I look forward to working together.

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

Russia is not winning this war.
And Ukraine is now stronger on the battlefield.

Today, with EU leaders, we will discuss how to further increase pressure on the Kremlin and push it towards negotiations.

The swift adoption of our 21st package of sanctions will be an important step in that direction.

My press remarks ahead of today’s #EUCO meeting ↓

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

Russia is on the back foot: militarily, economically and politically.

Now is the time to provide Ukraine with even greater support and to exert even more pressure on Russia to end the war.

This was the focus of my discussion with Minister @FedorovMykhailo.

[Anitta Hipper @ExtSpoxEU]

RT @kajakallas: Ukraine and Moldova today take a decisive step towards joining the EU.

Opening the first cluster of EU accession negotiat…

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

Russia increased attacks on Ukrainian civilians again last night and carried out strikes that damaged a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kyiv.

These are war crimes, and Russia will have to answer for them.

In response, today we are adopting additional sanctions targeting Russia's military-industrial complex and its shadow fleet.

Every measure further restricts Russia's room for manoeuvre.

My press remarks ahead of today’s Foreign Affairs Council ↓

[Anitta Hipper @ExtSpoxEU]

Russia cynically plans to host “Worlds Children’s Conference” in illegally annexed Crimea.
Russia is using children for propaganda. We call on partners countries not to allow the use of their children by 🇷🇺for this purpose. 🇷🇺 should return all 🇺🇦 children to their families. 2/2

[Anitta Hipper @ExtSpoxEU]

Russia/Ukraine: While continuing its war of aggression against Ukraine, Russia engages in despicable acts of illegal and forcible deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children away from their families, and in their indoctrination. 1/2

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

Brick by brick, we are collapsing the foundations of Russia's war economy.

Today, we are presenting our proposals for a 21st sanctions package against Russia.

This includes a temporary freeze of the Russian oil price cap and designations of institutions used by Moscow to generate revenues and circumvent EU sanctions.

It will target banks, weapons manufacturers, oil traders, refineries, and crypto operators in third countries.

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

Kosovo’s democratic and inclusive election opens the door to turn the page after more than a year of political deadlock.

Political leaders now need to engage constructively to ensure the swift formation of government.

Progress in the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and the normalisation of relations with Serbia remains essential for advancing on Kosovo’s European path.

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

EU Defence Ministers are meeting today to discuss Europe’s security, from support for Ukraine to freedom of navigation in the Middle East.

Ukraine is turning the tide of the war, and we are helping them, including by advancing the unblocking of €6.6 billion through the European Peace Facility.

The Middle East does not need another escalation.
All parties must return to the negotiating table.

My press remarks ahead of today’s meeting of EU Defence Ministers ↓

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the reckless violation of the EU’s airspace by Russia ↓
https://t.co/p0u2pTWlEL

[Anitta Hipper @ExtSpoxEU]

The EU strongly condemns the latest attack by Iran against Kuwait, violating its sovereignty according to International Law, and reiterates its full solidarity with the Government and people of Kuwait.
See our statement: https://t.co/V9UUY41jR6

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

The Russian drone crash into apartments in Galați was a blatant and serious violation of Romania’s sovereignty and European airspace.

I spoke with Foreign Minister @oana_toiu this morning to convey the EU’s full solidarity with Romania.

Russia has long ago stopped respecting borders.
Moscow cannot be allowed to breach European airspace with impunity.

EU Foreign Ministers yesterday vowed to ramp up pressure on Russia, increase support for Ukraine, and invest in Europe’s own defence readiness.

[Anitta Hipper @ExtSpoxEU]

We stand united against Russian pressure.
Remarks by @kajakallas to the press at this morning’s EU foreign ministers’ meeting, with a correction regarding the diplomatic presence in Kyiv.
https://t.co/Dmp6M8k9dI

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

Russia wants us to discuss who talks to them,
And they are already picking who is suitable for that.

Let's not walk into that trap.

Negotiations are always a team effort, with a defined strategy.

That’s why the substance that we discuss today in Cyprus matters much more.

My press remarks ahead of today’s meeting of EU Foreign Ministers ↓