Kaja Kallas Warns Against Isolationism Amid Uncertainty Over U.S. Policy on Ukraine

Kaja Kallas, the EU's incoming foreign policy chief, cautioned against assumptions regarding U.S. President-elect Trump's Ukraine policy and emphasized the failure of isolationism for the U.S. She advocated for continued support for Ukraine, linking the war to Trump's China concerns, and stressed EU-NATO cooperation on defense capabilities.

Kaja Kallas, the incoming foreign policy chief of the European Union, issued a cautionary note to European lawmakers on Tuesday about making hasty assumptions regarding U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's stance on Ukraine. Kallas warned that isolationist policies had historically not served the United States well.

Amid European concerns over potential shifts in U.S. military support for Kyiv, Kallas drew attention to the interconnected nature of global politics. She argued that Russia's ongoing war effort might not be sustainable without China's backing, suggesting that U.S. apprehensions about China should encompass Russia as well.

As she prepares to take over from Josep Borrell, Kallas underscored the necessity of European preparedness on defense, advocating for EU-NATO collaboration. Although she dismissed the need for a separate EU military force, Kallas emphasized the importance of enhancing defense capabilities alongside NATO's strategic plans.

(With inputs from agencies.)