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2026-02-15 16:28:39
[EU High Representative Kalas: Russia's Biggest Threat Lies at the Negotiating Table, Not on the Battlefield] 1. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kalas stated that the biggest threat posed by Russia is not its progress on the battlefield, but rather its potential to gain more at the negotiating table than it does on the battlefield. This statement reflects the EU's vigilance regarding Russia's potential strategic gains through diplomatic means in peace talks. 2. Kalas also pointed out that Russia is not a superpower. She stated that after more than a decade of conflict, including four years of full-scale conflict, the Russian army has barely advanced beyond the 2014 demarcation line and has suffered approximately 1.2 million casualties. She described the Russian economy as "riddled with problems," decoupling from the European energy market, and facing issues such as citizen exodus. 3. These remarks aim to weaken external perceptions of Russia's strength while reinforcing the necessity of continued support for Ukraine. With increasing contact between the US, Ukraine, and Russia, the EU is attempting to establish its own voice in the negotiation process and ensure that any agreement does not harm European security interests.
