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In a landmark decision, the European Union has greenlit an impressive €90 billion loan to Ukraine alongside a new wave of sanctions targeting Russia, effectively breaking a prolonged deadlock. This vital financial support, designated for military and fiscal stability, follows Hungary and Slovakia's recent agreement to resume oil flows through a major pipeline.

Iran has sharply criticized the EU's stance on Strait of Hormuz transit rules, accusing Brussels of hypocrisy and double standards. Tehran asserts its right to regulate passage, citing self-defense against potential aggression. The EU, however, insists on free passage and warns against transit fees, offering maritime support to ensure open routes amid escalating regional tensions.

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The proposal from President Trump to assemble an international naval coalition for the defense of the Strait of Hormuz encounters formidable obstacles. Iran's advanced A2/AD capabilities—featuring an array of missiles, drones, and submarines—combined with the strait's challenging topography, complicates even the strongest navy's efforts to maintain a permanent presence.

As Middle East tensions escalate, Russia is quietly positioning itself to benefit from the ensuing chaos. While global powers focus on the conflict, Moscow is leveraging diplomacy and energy markets to expand its influence. The crisis has boosted Russia's energy revenues and shifted international attention away from Ukraine, creating a strategic advantage for Moscow.

Britain will not join a wider Middle East war, Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated, despite collaborating with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized restoring shipping flows and global market stability, ruling out a NATO mission. Starmer stressed the need for a collective, viable plan, not a direct military conflict.

Estonian official kaja kallas sharply responded to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks on free speech. Kallas highlighted Estonia's high ranking in a freedom of speech index, contrasting it with the US's lower position, suggesting a lecture from the US was 'interesting'.

Global leaders voiced varied reactions to coordinated US-Israel strikes on Iran, with the EU urging maximum restraint and respect for international law. Spain called for de-escalation, while Malaysia condemned the actions, fearing regional catastrophe. Australia backed US efforts against Iran's nuclear program, but Norway questioned the strike's legality. Russia criticized US involvement.

Europe's top diplomat kaja kallas rejected claims of a "woke, decadent" Europe facing civilizational erasure, emphasizing that European defense begins in Ukraine. She called for tougher conditions on Moscow in any peace deal, stating Russia is "broken" and not a superpower.

US Vice President JD Vance was booed at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, with EU foreign policy chief kaja kallas attributing the reaction to "European pride" amid growing transatlantic tensions. Kallas cited recent US criticism of the EU, including Vance's questioning of shared democratic visions and comments on disinformation.

Expanding on the EU's strategic priorities, she added, "And on top of trade, we are creating partnerships on security and defence, 10 so far, including India and Australia this year alone."

Estonian Prime Minister kaja kallas is facing calls to resign after reports revealed her husband's part ownership of a company that has operations in Russia. Two major newspapers and opinion polls indicate a majority of respondents believe she should step down. Kallas, a critic of Russia, has defended her husband's companies but stated he will sell his stake in the company involved. Kallas' husband has been accused of supplying an aerosol container factory in Russia, earning 1.5 million euros since the conflict began. The president and a coalition partner have called for a detailed explanation from Kallas.

India and the EU strongly condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack during their first strategic dialogue. Jaishankar urged the EU to view the conflict with Pakistan as India versus "Terroristan," emphasizing India's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism and the need to resist nuclear blackmail. Kallas stressed accountability for those responsible, while encouraging continued India-Pakistan engagement for regional peace.

European Council president Antonio Costa and EU foreign policy chief kaja kallas traveled to Kyiv, emphasizing their unwavering support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. Since the invasion in 2022, the EU has provided approximately $133 billion in aid to Ukraine. Kallas stated the EU's determination for Ukraine to win the war.

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The Kremlin is pessimistic about EU-Russia ties due to Ursula von der Leyen's renomination and kaja kallas' appointment as EU foreign policy chief. Von der Leyen opposes normalizing EU relations with Russia, while Kallas is recognized for her strong anti-Russian statements.

Estonian prime minister kaja kallas has expressed her interest in becoming the next secretary general of Nato. Kallas, who has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine and a critic of Russia, made her statement during the Politico Defense Summit in Washington. Nato's current chief, Jens Stoltenberg, is set to step down in 2024. However, some Nato diplomats and experts have raised concerns about Kallas being too hawkish for the alliance. Kallas's popularity in Estonia has also been affected by revelations about her husband's business activities in Russia.

kaja kallas, Estonia's former prime minister, has become the EU's high representative for foreign policy, visiting Ukraine with European officials. She emphasizes unwavering support for Ukraine’s victory, marking a direct approach. Challenges include maintaining EU unity on Ukraine, handling EU-US-China relations, and demonstrating broader foreign policy expertise.

The European Union is supporting Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty with €5.5 million. This follows the US decision to suspend the broadcaster's funding. EU's kaja kallas highlights the importance of Radio Free Europe in resisting authoritarianism. The funding will focus on regions like Central Asia and the Caucasus. Radio Free Europe is challenging the US funding cut in court.

Russian police have put Estonian prime minister kaja kallas, Estonian state secretary Taimar Peterkop, and Lithuanian Culture Minister Simonas Kairys on the wanted list for "desecration of historical memory" and "destroying monuments to Soviet soldiers". Baltic nations plan to demolish Soviet-era monuments. Several dozen Baltic politicians are also wanted by Russia.

EU's kaja kallas highlighted that India's military exercises with Russia and continued oil purchases from Moscow hinder deeper EU-India ties, despite a new strategy to strengthen cooperation in defense, technology, and climate. While pursuing a free trade agreement, the EU emphasizes shared values amid growing tensions between India and the U.S.

EU foreign policy chief kaja kallas insists that any US-Russia agreement on Ukraine must involve Kyiv and the EU, emphasizing Europe's security interests. Ahead of a planned Trump-Putin meeting, Kallas stresses Ukraine's territorial integrity and warns against deals enabling further Russian aggression. She will convene an emergency EU foreign ministers meeting to discuss the bloc's response.

EU foreign policy chief kaja kallas on Tuesday called for the United States to take "strong action" against Russia if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. The EU is to formally adopt a 17th round of sanctions on Moscow on Tuesday over its invasion of Ukraine targeting mainly the "shadow fleet" Russia uses to circumvent restrictions on oil exports.