Kallas: We Will Use Frozen Russian Assets

The EU's foreign policy chief announced that frozen Russian assets will be used to help Ukraine. Now is not the time to ease pressure on Moscow.

The official of the European Union's foreign policy announced: We will use the frozen assets of Russia to help Ukraine; Now is not the time to reduce pressure on Moscow.

According to Ambassador Arjan's report, Kaya Kalas, the European Union's foreign policy official, announced on Monday: "Now is not the time to reduce pressure on Moscow." We have imposed a new sanctions package against Russia, which is considered the largest package since the start of the Ukraine war.

The European Union foreign policy official continued: putting pressure on Moscow, instead of giving concessions, is the fastest way to end the war.

Kaya Kalas then added: We must use all available tools to put pressure on Russia, including more sanctions. We see no signs that Russia is looking for a way to end its war against Ukraine. We will use frozen Russian assets and we are considering various mechanisms to provide financial support to Ukraine.

He then added: The foreign ministers of the European Union have agreed to extend the mission of the advisory board in Iraq for 2 years. ... We continue to support the International Criminal Court, after the sanctions announced by the United States against it.