Key facts
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expects a "brutal winter" for Ukraine.
- German Defense Minister Boris Pistoripus stated that negotiating with Putin yields no results.
European defense ministers warn Putin isn’t looking for peace
IN SHORT
Top European defense ministers and EU representatives said Ukraine faces challenging months ahead, insisting they must keep supporting Kyiv despite the U.S. bid for talks with Russia. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Monday that Putin's actions indicate he is not seeking peace and that Ukraine should prepare for a difficult winter.
Who's Involved
Kaja Kallas
EU's foreign policy chief who expects a "brutal winter" for Ukraine
Donald Trump
US President who offered direct talks with Putin
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukraine's President who would join direct talks with Putin
Boris Pistoripus
German defense minister who said negotiating with Putin yields no results
Wes Streeting
UK's representative who noted the threat posed by Russia
Catherine Vautrin
France's representative who emphasized producing more and faster equipment
↳ Why This Matters
European defense ministers are preparing for continued conflict in Ukraine and emphasizing increased arms production, despite U.S. efforts to broker peace talks with Russia.