Kallas Says She Would Answer a Call from Putin or Lavrov

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has indicated that she would be willing to accept a direct telephone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin or Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov if such a call were initiated.

Open to Dialogue

Kallas's statement signals a degree of openness to direct diplomatic contact with Moscow, even as the European Union continues to support Ukraine and maintain sanctions on Russia. The comments come amid broader international efforts to seek a diplomatic path to ending the war in Ukraine, including contacts between Washington and Moscow.

Kallas has been one of the firmest voices in the EU regarding support for Ukraine and the need to hold Russia accountable for its actions. Her statement does not represent a shift in EU policy, but rather reflects the view that dialogue at all levels remains a tool in the diplomatic toolkit, provided that any engagement upholds Ukraine's rights and interests.