Iryna Nesterova22:25, 22.04.25

Kallas assured that the European Union will never recognize Crimea as Russian.

It would be a mistake for the United States to consider recognizing occupied Ukrainian Crimea as Russian territory, EU High Representative Kaia Kallas said, Barron’s writes .

According to her, “then Russia will definitely get what it wants.” At the same time, the diplomat assured that the European Union will never recognize Crimea as Russian.

“Crimea is Ukraine. For those who are occupied, it is very important that others do not recognize it as Russian,” Kallas emphasized.

In her opinion, the US has not yet exhausted its “tools” of pressure on Russia. She expressed hope that the States will still take a tougher stance towards Russia.

“They have tools in their hands that they can use to put pressure on Russia. They have not used these tools,” the diplomat said.

She also called the 30-hour “Easter truce” announced by Russia a ploy aimed at US President Donald Trump.

“They didn’t respect the ceasefire. I mean, it’s obvious that Russia is playing all these games, stalling for time and doesn’t really want peace. They think time is on their side, so they’re not showing any good signs or goodwill,” Kallas noted.

US proposal to recognize Crimea as Russian: what is known

As UNIAN previously reported, on Wednesday, April 23, in London, the United States will propose officially recognizing Crimea as Russian and freezing the front. As The Washington Post reported, citing sources, in exchange for recognizing Crimea as Russian territory, Moscow must cease military operations in Ukraine.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on April 22 that Ukraine does not legally recognize Russia’s occupation of Crimea . “There is nothing to talk about. This is outside our Constitution. This is our territory, the territory of the people of Ukraine,” he assured. According to the head of state, including such issues in discussions about ending the war is “Putin’s game.”

(C)UNIAN 2025