Foreign Policy Live One-on-One With Europe’s Top Diplomat
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Sep 24, 2025 Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and former Prime Minister of Estonia, discusses critical EU foreign policy issues. She shares insights on navigating U.S.-European relations amid the Trump administration's unpredictability and the implications of Russia's war in Ukraine. Kallas highlights EU sanctions and aid strategies while addressing China’s cautious stance on Russia. Furthermore, she explores the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizes the importance of two-state recognition for Palestine, and underscores a united European vision for engaging with a transactional U.S.
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Europe's Long Game Against Russia
- Europe will keep pressing Russia through sanctions, military and financial support to Ukraine.
- Kaja Kallas says sustained pressure aims to force Russia to run out of resources and want peace.
Testing NATO To Sow Fear
- Russia is testing NATO and Western resolve by probing borders and sowing fear in societies.
- Kaja Kallas warns these incursions aim to weaken support for Ukraine and measure reactions.
Invest In Defense During Peace
- Invest in defense spending now while at peace, because procurement and readiness take time.
- Educate citizens about trade-offs so societies accept harder budget choices before crises arrive.