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India has firmly rejected the European Union's mention of Jammu and Kashmir in a joint statement with Pakistan. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that those without standing on such matters should refrain from commenting. The UTs of J&K and Ladakh are unequivocally integral parts of India, the government asserted.

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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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

EU foreign affairs chief kaja kallas on Wednesday urged Beijing to stop undermining Europe's security, as China's top diplomat held talks in Brussels ahead of a leaders' summit later this month. Wang's visit to Brussels, following which he will head to Berlin and Paris, comes some three weeks ahead of a summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and the EU's top officials in Beijing.

The EU failed to approve its 18th Russia sanctions package on Tuesday, according to EU foreign chief kaja kallas. Slovakia is currently blocking the package, pending resolution of its concerns regarding a separate EU proposal to phase out Russian gas imports by January 1, 2028. The proposed sanctions include banning transactions with Russia's Nord Stream gas pipelines.

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.

Amidst calls from the US for increased NATO defense spending, the European Union is boosting its own investment in security, recognizing the interconnectedness of European and Pacific security. EU's diplomatic chief kaja kallas highlighted instances of North Korean soldiers in the Russia-Ukraine war and China's military support to Russia, emphasizing the EU's growing role as a global security partner.