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The European Union was expected Monday to agree new sanctions on Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians, the bloc's top diplomat said, as a change of government in Hungary ends months of blockage. "I expect political agreement on the sanctions on violent settlers, hopefully we will get there," EU foreign policy chief kaja kallas said ahead of a meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers.

European Union foreign ministers have imposed new sanctions on Israeli settlers and organizations for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, ending Hungary's previous blockade. This move, targeting extremist settler groups and their leaders, comes amid rising violence and settlement expansion. Israel has condemned the sanctions, calling them morally bankrupt and antisemitic.

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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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'.

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.

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.

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.