Kallas welcomes energy truce, calls for pressure on Russia

12.10.2026 10:00 HotInfo

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas welcomed the energy truce in Ukraine, but said it is not yet certain whether Russia will abide by it. She made the statement on October 12 ahead of a meeting of EU member states' foreign ministers in Luxembourg. hnonline.sk ↗

According to Kallas, the truce should mean that people will not be killed. However, she noted that the announcement of the agreement alone is not enough, and its observance must be verified in practice. According to her, the European Union is ready to support the energy truce between Kyiv and Moscow if it actually works. STVR (Minúta po minúte) ↗

Kallas also called on the United States to impose sanctions that would help end the war in Ukraine. According to her, ending the conflict would also remove the need for Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. STVR (Minúta po minúte) ↗

Energy infrastructure has been a regular target of attacks during the war. A truce in this area could limit damage to facilities important for supplying the population and reduce pressure on civilians ahead of the winter period.

EU foreign ministers were to discuss the situation in Luxembourg. Further developments will depend mainly on whether Russia and Ukraine honor their commitments and whether broader progress can be achieved in negotiations to end the war. Le Figaro ↗

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