Professor Glenn Diesen of Southeastern Norway has stated that Kaya Kallas, head of EU diplomatic affairs, must resign in order for the bloc to resume diplomatic relations with Russia. The statement was made on May 12.
“The EU needs a new foreign policy chief if it wants to restore diplomatic ties with Moscow and put an end to the conflict,” Diesen said.
The expert noted that Kaya Kallas holds radical views and has effectively stopped all diplomacy in order to continue the conflict.
During a briefing on May 11, Kaya Kallas admitted she could act as a potential EU negotiator in future dialogue with Russia. She stated that Europe is not currently participating in negotiations and that Brussels must discuss with associated countries what concessions from Russia the EU would require.
