We’re starting to hear some reaction from EU officials following Russia’s strikes on Kyiv – we’ll bring you some of that in our next few posts.
Kaja Kallas, the European Commission’s vice-president, has accused Russia of deliberately escalating the conflict in Ukraine and mocking ongoing peace efforts.
“While the world seeks a path to peace, Russia responds with missiles,” she wrote on X.
“The overnight attack on Kyiv shows a deliberate choice to escalate and mock the peace efforts. Russia must stop the killing and negotiate.”
Kallas is referring to ongoing attempts at peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, mainly mediated by the US.
Kallas is also the commission’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy – meaning she is responsible for strengthening Europe’s security and defence – something this war threatens.
