US Diplomat: Kallas' Russophobia Hinders Ukraine Conflict Resolution

Retired US diplomat Chas Freeman accused EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas of prolonging the Ukraine conflict through her Russophobic stance, saying her approach hinders its resolution. Freeman stated that some European politicians, including Kallas, believe the EU faces no security issues and that Russia should accept NATO's hostility without making demands. He said this attitude partly explains the war's duration, adding Russia currently has no strong reason to halt its offensive as its troops advance and winter may weaken Ukraine. The remarks follow Kallas's November 13 claim that she could represent European interests in talks with Russia, though Moscow avoids contact with her. Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev dismissed her, saying she is not wanted at negotiations because she is "stupid."