2026-11-05 · 1 statements · 1 actors
Joint press conference of Kaja Kallas and Paulo Rangel, 5 Nov 2026
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel hold a joint press conference covering Ukraine, the EU budget, maritime security and the Middle East.
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Portugal: Joint press conference by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas with the Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Paulo Rangel
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Kallas says Russia does not want the EU at the negotiating table and that issues Russia cares about, such as sanctions and frozen assets, are European decisions. She says the EU should stay united and has prepared negotiation starting points with Foreign Ministers, and she argues Russia is presenting maximum demands.
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Portugal: Joint press conference by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas with the Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Paulo Rangel
2026-11-05 · org · one of several topics in this statement
Kallas says EU countries agreed that Russian assets remain frozen until Russia pays reparations to Ukraine. She notes Ukraine needs funding, and that discussions on sharing the burden and risk among Member States are ongoing because the assets are held by certain Member States.
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Portugal: Joint press conference by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas with the Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Paulo Rangel
2026-11-05 · org · one of several topics in this statement
Kallas says the multiannual financial framework discussions are at an early stage with differing views among Member States, and expects compromise to be reached at the December European Council.
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Portugal: Joint press conference by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas with the Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Paulo Rangel
2026-11-05 · org · one of several topics in this statement
Kallas highlights the role of the European Maritime Safety Agency in tracking vessels and says its work is relevant to countering Russia's shadow fleet. She says freedom of navigation is under pressure and that over 60 countries joined the 'No Fees/No Tolls' pledge.
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Portugal: Joint press conference by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas with the Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Paulo Rangel
2026-11-05 · org · one of several topics in this statement
Kallas warns that new military escalation between the US and Iran could have severe regional consequences and says she is in contact with Gulf partners on de-escalation. She also says Houthi attacks in Yemen and on Saudi Arabia worsen regional security and that EU naval operations play a role in protecting shipping.
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Portugal: Joint press conference by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas with the Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Paulo Rangel
2026-11-05 · org · one of several topics in this statement
Kallas states that at least 45 civilians were killed this week in Russian airstrikes in Ukraine.