UK-EU discuss to increase pressure on Russia, stimulate defense initiatives

Brussels/Frankfurt/Paris (DPA -AFX) – the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas will arrive in London on Tuesday for discussions with foreign secretaries and defenses on how to call on Russia and to provide fair and sustainable peace in Ukraine.

The discussions, part of a new era of relations in the UK – EU, will coordinate Cooperation on Ukraine and discuss efforts to increase economic pressure and to ensure Russia pays for the damages it causes Ukraine – as well as the intensification of hybrid threats, such as cyber attacks, interference.

As part of the Government’s commitment to increase the expenses with the defense and to ensure the security of the British people, the Foreign Secretary and the High Representative will examine the efforts to stimulate European defense expenses, including through innovative initiatives and increase the wider military availability in NATO support.

The head of the defense staff will also host Kallas for an information from the interface commander and the EU connection officer for the military assistance mission in support of Ukraine. Discussions will focus on how to rely on the success of the operating operation by improving the training offered to Ukraine

The United Kingdom and the EU – together with other international partners – have already previously imposed Russia, depriving its $ 450 billion economy of February 2022. Both worked together to train Ukrainian soldiers through the UK operation in the UK and the Ukraine military consulting interference, training over 120,000.