In a recent statement, EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas emphasized the need for a balanced approach in peace negotiations with Russia regarding Ukraine, asserting that any conditions or demands should primarily be directed towards Russia rather than the already pressured Ukrainians. Kallas indicated that sustainable peace necessitates understanding from all negotiating parties that European consent is critical in the decision-making process.

Kallas has pledged to present a list of possible demands to the governments of EU member states in the coming days. Among these demands will be the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia during the conflict and limiting the size of the Russian military. However, further details about her proposals remain undisclosed, keeping the specifics underwraps for now.

Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, most EU countries have been pursuing a policy of diplomatic isolation of Moscow. Yet, in recent months, leaders from certain bloc member states, including French President Emmanuel Macron, have shown support for the idea of re-establishing direct communications with the Kremlin, suggesting a potential shift in the bloc's stance on Ukraine-Russia negotiations and peace efforts.