EU's Kallas Says No Appetite for Energy Deals or Normalizing Ties with Russia

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated there is no appetite within the European Union, including behind closed doors, to normalize relations or strike energy deals with Russia amid rising global oil prices. She emphasized caution against returning to business as usual with Moscow, warning it could lead to further conflicts. Belgian Prime Minister De Wever suggested some leaders privately support normalization, but Kallas disputed this, highlighting the need for a clear agenda before engaging with Russia and prioritizing an end to the Ukraine war.