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EU foreign policy chief warns Russia ‘trying to bomb and freeze’ Ukrainians
Kaja Kallas, the bloc’s foreign policy chief, who came to the EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels, said that they have a “very packaged agenda” for today as the “international rules-based order”. [remains] …under pressure.”
Ministers said He will discuss developing EU-US relations, Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Middle East, among others.
On Ukraine in particular, he said the Russian delegation at the UAE talks continued to represent only military personnel, had “no authority to reach agreement on anything” and questioned whether Russia was truly committed to the peace process.
“They are bombing the Ukrainians, trying to bomb them and freeze them into surrender. That’s why we are also discussing the energy support we can give them, because the winter is very harsh and Ukrainians are really suffering. A humanitarian disaster is approaching there.he said.
He added:
“My concern is that there have been a lot of concessions on the Ukrainian side as well, but that blurs the picture, because it’s not Ukraine that’s doing the aggression. It’s Russia that’s doing it. So we have to put more pressure on Russia to see Russia make concessions.”
Room He belittled the idea of a “European army” It remains the domain of national authorities and hierarchies, he says.
“In the military You must have a very clear and understandable chain of command, This way, when something happens, it becomes clear who gave orders to whom. “If we create parallel structures, it will only blur the picture,” he said.
Open Middle EastThe main topic is the situation in Iran, and discussing the inclusion of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards on the EU’s terrorism list and “putting them on the same level as Iran”. Al Qaeda, Hamas, ISIS.”
“If you act like a terrorist, you should be treated like a terrorist too,” he said.
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French foreign minister warns against “wilding of the world” as he calls for EU unity over Greenland and Ukraine
in Brussels, French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned of the “wilding of the world” in international politics, emphasizing the need to preserve EU unity despite dramatic changes in the world order.
He said January was marked by “threats to European territories under the protection of NATO, to the Greenland region.” Called on European Commission to openly defend EU interestsincluding territorial integrity, electoral processes and decision-making autonomy. against “any new threat” (yes, he probably means the USA too.)
Room He repeated Kallas’ warnings to UkraineRussia’s ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure Demonstrates “a desire to cause a real humanitarian crisis” along with the continued refusal to participate in bona fide peace negotiations.
German leader Merz warns of “strong winds” as he urges Europe to reassert itself to face challenges
Meanwhile, in Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that “strong winds are blowing in the world” as the international rules-based world order is under pressure, and called on Europe to reassert itself as a global superpower, but not to damage its long-standing partnerships and alliances, including the United States.
Merz said With the rise of imperialism and autocracy, the EU has become a more attractive partner for new global alliances.
He said this in the past weeks. He felt that “perhaps for the first time” Europe “could be a country”. [global] strength” when he focuses on defending his values.
he said this Europe needed to increase defense and technological capabilities to “reduce dependencies” It was built in the last few decades. “Europe has always thrived under pressure,” he said.
at Merz Call for unity on the European side against increasing pressuresHe made clear that this had proven effective in keeping the US on Ukraine’s side before Christmas, forcing Washington to make a U-turn on tariffs and Greenland earlier this year.
he said this EU’s response to Greenland showed “we will not be afraid of tariff threats again” Showing “to everyone” (referring to Donald Trump) “we are ready and able to defend ourselves.”
He also said this clearly Leaders should not “recklessly endanger established alliances” like him Following Trump’s latest comments, he demanded that the US respect German soldiers in Afghanistan.
Reminding doctors that 59 German soldiers died in Afghanistan and well over 100 were seriously injured, he said – to loud applause – that “We will not allow this effort to be belittled and humiliated today.”
But he also emphasized the continued importance of NATO, saying: “We Europeans want to preserve it, to strengthen NATO from and to Europe.”
Merz also spoke separately about the need to push for greater reform in the EU to eliminate bureaucracy and simplify existing regulations to stimulate European economies; This issue is expected to come up at next month’s informal EU leaders’ retreat.
EU foreign policy chief warns Russia ‘trying to bomb and freeze’ Ukrainians
Kaja Kallas, the bloc’s foreign policy chief, who came to the EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels, said that they have a “very packaged agenda” for today as the “international rules-based order”. [remains] …under pressure.”
Ministers said He will discuss developing EU-US relations, Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Middle East, among others.
On Ukraine in particular, he said the Russian delegation at the UAE talks continued to represent only military personnel, had “no authority to reach agreement on anything” and questioned whether Russia was truly committed to the peace process.
“They are bombing the Ukrainians, trying to bomb them and freeze them into surrender. That’s why we are also discussing the energy support we can give them, because the winter is very harsh and Ukrainians are really suffering. A humanitarian disaster is approaching there.he said.
He added:
“My concern is that there have been a lot of concessions on the Ukrainian side as well, but that blurs the picture, because it’s not Ukraine that’s doing the aggression. It’s Russia that’s doing it. So we have to put more pressure on Russia to see Russia make concessions.”
Room He belittled the idea of a “European army” It remains the domain of national authorities and hierarchies, he says.
“In the military You must have a very clear and understandable chain of command, This way, when something happens, it becomes clear who gave orders to whom. “If we create parallel structures, it will only blur the picture,” he said.
Open Middle EastThe main topic is the situation in Iran, and discussing the inclusion of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards on the EU’s terrorism list and “putting them on the same level as Iran”. Al Qaeda, Hamas, ISIS.”
“If you act like a terrorist, you should be treated like a terrorist too,” he said.
The Washington meeting took place just hours after the US embassy in Copenhagen angered Danish veterans by removing national flags erected outside the mission to honor Danish soldiers killed in Afghanistan.
Days after US President Donald Trump angered some allies by downplaying the role of non-US NATO troops in the Afghanistan war, 44 flags bearing the names of 44 Danish soldiers killed in Afghanistan were hung in flower beds outside the US embassy in Copenhagen on Tuesday, AFP reported.
The embassy initially told Danish media: He removed the flags because they were hung without coordination with the embassy, It sparked an angry reaction from local residents and veterans’ associations.
The embassy later backed downand a US State Department spokesman told AFP: “We did not know why the flags were placed on planters outside the Embassy until an organization reached out.”
After the news of dismissal, New flags were hung on Wednesday.
Wednesday afternoon, Hundreds of small Danish flags were hung in the flower beds. TV2 reported.
The embassy told AFP that “additional flags installed later are currently in place and will remain so.”
Morning opening: Denmark ‘a little more optimistic’ about resolution of US interest in Greenland
Yakup Krupa
Danish foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced last night that he was having “constructive” talks with the US on Greenland and said he was “a little more optimistic today than a week ago” that a solution could be found.
No wonder: It’s been a week since the US president Donald Trump delivered HE Rambling Davos speech in which he repeatedly stated that he needed to gain control of Greenland.
Confirmed US Secretary of State’s tips Marco Rubio last night (Europe Live yesterday), The two met in Washington for further talks, which put them back on track, Rasmussen said with the process they agreed upon two weeks ago.
“After that there was a big deviation, Things were getting intense but now we’re back on track,he said.
Rubio told the US Congress last night that the low-profile format hoped to avoid “media circus” around talks – more to come.
Rasmussen did not respond to specific questions about what was discussed in the talks. Sticking to the line that they are focused on what can be done to meet US security interests without violating Denmark’s red lines on territory and sovereignty.
he will do EU foreign ministers will no doubt offer some more detail behind closed doors We meet in Brussels this morning Going through a busy agenda involving the world on fire Greenland, Ukraine, Middle East, and other parts of the world.
I will follow what other ministers coming to the talks will say.
Separately, Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz delivers an important foreign policy speech in the Bundestag this morning. Here I will tell you the important lines.
I will also check the latest situation. Ukrainian And RussiaIncluding rare late-night violations of Polish airspace by weather balloons from Belarus.
We have a lot to overcome.
His Thursday, January 29, 2026, his Yakup Krupa here and this Europe Live.
Good morning.
