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Kallas: Focus Criticism on Russia, Not EU Liberties

12/9/2025

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Kaja Kallas, the EU foreign policy chief, told a European Parliament committee on December 9, 2025 that criticism of EU liberties should focus on Russia, which suppresses dissent and free media.
Kallas noted Russia’s suppression contrasts with the EU’s commitment to freedom.
Kallas dismissed U.S. critiques as provocations after EU regulators fined the social platform X.
Kallas reaffirmed that the United States remains Europe’s primary ally.

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Kaja Kallas, the EU foreign policy chief, told a European Parliament committee on December 9, 2025 that criticism of EU liberties should focus on Russia, which suppresses dissent and free media.
Kallas noted Russia’s suppression contrasts with the EU’s commitment to freedom.
Kallas dismissed U.S. critiques as provocations after EU regulators fined the social platform X.
Kallas reaffirmed that the United States remains Europe’s primary ally.