European Union High Representative Kaja Kallas arrived in Kyiv for a working visit focused on strengthening financial and military support for Ukraine.
Kallas announced her visit on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Oct. 13, posting a photo of her arrival at the Kyiv railway station, where she was welcomed by Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.
“Ukrainians inspire the world with their courage. Their resilience calls for our full support. I am in Kyiv today for talks on financial and military support, the security of Ukraine’s energy sector, and holding Russia accountable for its war crimes,” Kallas wrote.
Earlier, in September, Kallas said the war in Ukraine could last “at least two more years,” describing the situation as a stalemate and warning that Russia was gaining confidence, as shown by its recent attack on Poland.
Kallas previously emphasized that the EU should explore every possible way to make the most effective use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, despite opposition from Belgium - which holds the bulk of them.
After Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, the EU froze around €200 billion of Russian central bank assets, most of which are held by the international depository Euroclear in Belgium.
“Ministers acknowledged the need to address Ukraine’s financing gap and to hold Russia accountable for war damages,” Kallas said after meeting with EU foreign ministers in Denmark. “To achieve this, it is crucial to explore all available avenues while minimizing the potential risks,” she added.