Strasbourg 11.03.2025 Today the EU top diplomat addressed the UN Security Council, blaming Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was just one of examples of rising trends of the “rule of force”, replacing the international law.
“The world is more dangerous now than it has ever been since the Cold War. From Russia’s war against Ukraine, to conflicts in the Middle East and the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, global security is eroding fast. But this is precisely why the United Nations is needed: without it, the world would face even greater chaos” Kallas said. It wasn’t clear if she also referred to the U.S. bombing of Baghdad.

“The European Union is the United Nations most reliable partner and the world’s largest donor of development aid. Europe plays a major role in the UN-led security efforts, contributing over a fifth of the UN peacekeeping budget.

“The European Union is also a security provider in its own right, with over 20 missions and operations worldwide. From Gaza to Sudan, our organisations work side-by-side to bring stability, provide aid and support political solutions.

“Today, we discussed the situation in the Middle East. In Syria, the path to stability remains fraught, as the recent shocking violence has underscored. I call on all sides to seek peaceful solutions and to overcome the spiral of violence. The European Union supports an inclusive transition [and] an economic recovery. Next week the European Union will host a donors conference aimed at generating much needed financial support for Syria’s reconstruction.

“In Gaza, the ceasefire is under strain. It is critical that both sides uphold their commitments and that Phase two talks succeed. Humanitarian aid and services should not be politicised. The European Union welcomes the Arab Recovery Plan, and we look forward to discussing it further with our partners. As the region moves on and to rebuild, the Two-State solution remains the only path to sustainable peace.

“The Security Council also discussed Russia’s war against Ukraine. Moscow’s war is nothing more than a colonial assault and an unjust invasion of a sovereign neighbour. Nobody wants peace more than the Ukrainian people who are bombarded every day. I agree with President Trump that the killing must stop. Putin can end this war instantly: all he needs to do is stop bombing Ukraine.

“Instead, Russian attacks have intensified in recent days, once again showing that Russia does not want peace. Any deal with Putin must be backed by strong security guarantees. Russia’s track record of broken treaties leaves no room for trust. In response to Russia’s threat, European Union leaders have pledged to massively increase military spending – not to provoke a conflict with Russia, but to prevent it.
“As we strengthen Europe, the European Union will remain a predictable, reliable, and credible partner for the United Nations. Yes, the world is ablaze today, but the multilateral system we built remains the best path to a more stable world. So, thank you and I am happy to take some questions.
Kallas also answer a number of questions, insisting that the EU is a “peace project”.
“… First, Europe is a peace project, and it was created so that there would not be any wars among the members of the European Union. And we do not have those wars. We do not have trade wars either between ourselves because we have the internal market. When it comes to being a major player in the geopolitical sphere, I think right now, everything, our relations with third parties around the world show that everybody is looking at us because we are the reliable and the predictable partner. I really see the possibility to grow also Europe’s geopolitical presence. When it comes to the talks right now, then the messages that we get from Ukraine are that these talks are very constructive, so we will look forward to more news from there”.