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EU Demands Concessions for Peace in Ukraine Conflict

12/13/2025

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Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, emphasized that a peace deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine must include genuine concessions from Moscow, such as limits on military size and budget.
Kallas warned that failure to secure these concessions could lead to new conflicts in Europe.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov praised former President Donald Trump for his understanding of the war's causes and highlighted the importance of minority rights in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remains opposed to territorial concessions despite U.S. pressure, as consultations continue among Ukraine, the U.S., and European powers for a unified peace stance.

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Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, emphasized that a peace deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine must include genuine concessions from Moscow, such as limits on military size and budget.
Kallas warned that failure to secure these concessions could lead to new conflicts in Europe.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov praised former President Donald Trump for his understanding of the war's causes and highlighted the importance of minority rights in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remains opposed to territorial concessions despite U.S. pressure, as consultations continue among Ukraine, the U.S., and European powers for a unified peace stance.