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Kallas Faces EU Parliament Scrutiny
Kaja Kallas's European Parliament hearing covered her candidacy for EU's top foreign policy job, focusing on Ukraine, Russia sanctions, and EU unity.
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- What overall message did Kaja Kallas convey during her European Parliament hearing?
- Kallas's hearing showcased her strong stance on supporting Ukraine and maintaining a firm line against Russia, even while acknowledging the challenges of maintaining unity within the EU on sanctions and other policies.
- What was the main purpose of Kaja Kallas's appearance before the European Parliament?
- Kaja Kallas, former Estonian Prime Minister, faced questioning in the European Parliament regarding her candidacy for the EU's top foreign policy position. Her hearing covered various topics, including the war in Ukraine, EU-China relations, and the situation in Africa.
- What was Kaja Kallas's position on achieving peace in Ukraine and her assessment of the Minsk agreements?
- Kallas emphasized the need for a sustainable peace in Ukraine, rejecting the notion of appeasement and highlighting the long-term benefits of supporting Ukraine despite short-term costs. She criticized the Minsk agreements, suggesting they emboldened Russia's full-scale invasion.
- How did Kaja Kallas respond to questions from far-right MEPs challenging the effectiveness of sanctions on Russia?
- Kallas's responses to questions from far-right MEPs often involved refuting pro-Russia narratives. She challenged claims of Russia's economic strength, citing high-interest rates, a shrinking sovereign wealth fund, and declining gas revenues.
- How did Kaja Kallas address the issue of EU sanctions against Russia and the role of companies aiding sanctions evasion?
- Regarding Russia sanctions, Kallas stressed the importance of unity within the EU, while condemning companies that aid Russia in evading sanctions. She advocated for stronger measures to punish violators and for collaboration with international organizations like the IMO to tackle issues like Russia's 'shadow fleet'.