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EU position/ Kallas: We will not recognize Russia's annexation of Crimea under any circumstances

2025-05-01 11:08:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

EU position/ Kallas: We will not recognize Russia's annexation of Crimea

The European Union will not recognize Russia's annexation of Crimea under any circumstances, the EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said in an interview with the Financial Times.

Her comments come amid growing concern that the US administration is pushing Ukraine to accept a peace deal that requires concessions and paves the way for renewed ties with Russia.

Earlier, it was reported that the peace plan suggested by the US president included de jure recognition of Russia's control over Crimea, along with de facto recognition of its occupation of other Ukrainian territories. It also envisaged the lifting of sanctions imposed on Russia since 2014.

"On the European side, we have said this repeatedly. Crimea is Ukraine. But we cannot speak on behalf of America, of course, and what they will do," Kallas said.

Kallas said the EU is also drawing up a “plan B” to maintain economic sanctions on Russia in case the Trump administration pulls out of peace talks in Ukraine and moves to restore ties with Moscow. Plan A, according to Kallas, could be threatened by Hungary, which could block the extension of EU economic sanctions in July.

The EU's top diplomat said the main goal is still to keep all EU countries united.

"But it's also a false hope, because if you look at Russia investing more than 9 percent of its GDP in the military, they will want to use it again," Kallas said.

Kallas said the EU could help Ukraine financially, but acknowledged that it would be much more difficult to replace US military support. /CNA





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