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Kai Holst Andersen 🇪🇺
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European Union official working in the European External Action Service - EEAS @eudiplomacy.bsky.social / My views. RT ≠ endorsements / I used to be on X: @HolstKai #EUDiplomacy #EUInTheWorld #StandWithUkraine
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Congratulations to Denmark completing deliveries of EUR 830M military equipment from windfall profits to Ukraine on behalf of the #EU.

Important milestone in support of Ukraine’s #Defence industry – a priority for the EU.

Learn more: shorturl.at/Lnqki
Denmark completes deliveries to Ukraine under the second instalment of windfall profits from immobilized Russian assets on behalf of the European Union
Denmark and Ukraine have finalized deliveries of weapons and military equipment produced in the Ukrainian defence industry amounting to almost EUR 830 million. The equipment was financed by windfall p...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Russia’s overnight strikes on Kyiv make clear that Russia intends to press on with war.

In Berlin today we discussed how to increase our support to Ukraine while building up Europe’s defence.

My press remarks here → www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/europea...
November 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social is currently in Athens, Greece where she held a meeting with the Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Read HR/VP Kaja Kallas press remarks ahead of the meeting here: link.europa.eu/nFBFdd
November 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Security does not stop at borders. That is why the EU builds strong bilateral and multilateral partnerships to face global challenges together.⁣ ⁣

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November 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social is currently in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina for the reception of the EUFOR troops at the Butmir NATO Military Base.

Watch here: link.europa.eu/QrCdww
November 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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On the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the EU calls for justice and protection.

Read Joint Statement by HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social, Executive Vice-President @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social and Commissioner @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social.

👉 link.europa.eu/V7jkTX
November 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Watch the full speech of President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu at the Nordic Council in Stockholm here → www.youtube.com/live/vkOYo9A...
A Collective Security Response: President von der Leyen at the Nordic Council Summit
YouTube video by European Commission
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November 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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The Arctic’s strength is key to Europe’s strategic independence.

Europe must be more proactive and invested in the region.

We will partner with like-minded nations for a sustainable, and peaceful future for the Arctic.
November 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Russia has no genuine interest in peace, but staying the course delivers results. It is becoming increasingly difficult for Putin to finance his war and Russia's war economy is already weak. We will make it weaker.
November 1, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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🇷🇺 While Russia's grey-zone attacks exposed Europe's vulnerabilities, they may have also inadvertently ignited the defence surge the EU needs.

@lscazzieri.bsky.social analyses the elements of a European response capable of deterring future Russian provocations. www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
October 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
On 27 October HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social gave a keynote speech at the @collegeofeurope.bsky.social opening ceremony of the academic year 2025-2026. Whether we are talking about Ukraine, Gaza or Syria, the essence of international law is always its universal nature.

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October 31, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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🧊 The #Arctic is central to Russia's power but also its Achilles' heel.

As Moscow's threat to European security grows, the EU must make the Arctic a strategic priority, constraining Russia's revenues & countering its hybrid campaigns, argues @ditrych.bsky.social. 🧵 www.iss.europa.eu/publications...
October 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Thank you, dear Ulf Kristersson, for inviting me to the Nordic Leaders Meeting.

I see the Nordic countries as the Polaris of Europe.

You often show us the way forward.

As we take greater responsibility for our common defence, your experience will guide all of Europe.
October 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
"Russia's constant attacks remind us that we must continue to support Ukraine's defence efforts. They are fighting for all of Europe. We have to ensure long-term and predictable support for Ukraine. So that they are as strong as possible on the frontline.
October 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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This is an era of geoeconomics.

And we must use our geoeconomic weight to protect our strategic sectors and supply chains

It’s a matter of national security.

And Europe has what it takes to thrive in this new confrontational world ↓

link.europa.eu/hvyWFM
October 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
On 23 October, EU leaders welcomed the Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 at the European Council. The roadmap sets the course for EU Member States to work together to address shortfalls in all priority capability areas and to ensure that we are defence-ready by 2030.

Read more: link.europa.eu/KFJYrb
October 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Ahead of the European leaders' meeting on 23 October, the EU adopted the 19th package of sanctions against Russia, keeping the pressure high on the aggressor. For the first time the EU is hitting Russia’s gas sector, the heart of its war economy.

Read more: link.europa.eu/mxCQYF
October 23, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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We also contribute to Africa’s efforts to achieve sustainable food & water security in the face of climate change.🇪🇺🇿🇦
@aneichhorst.bsky.social @joaocravinho.bsky.social
وبنساهم في جهود أفريقيا لتحقيق أمن غذائي ومائي مستدام في مواجهة التغير المناخي.🇪🇺🇿🇦
October 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Next week, on 22 October, the first-ever EU-Egypt Summit will take place in Brussels, bringing together EU leaders and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Egypt is a key strategic partner for the European Union, playing an essential role in the stability of the Middle East and North Africa.
October 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Today, 16 October, the College of Commissioners gathered to discuss key EU priorities in Brussels.

HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social read-out on the Pact for the Mediterranean with Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica.

Read HR/VP full remarks here: link.europa.eu/C797PW
October 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Drones are redefining warfare.
Having drone defences is no longer optional.

Our target is to have functional anti-drone defences by the end of 2027.

My doorstep ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council on Defence ↓
October 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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My visit to the Srebrenica memorial moved me so deeply.

I honoured the memory of the more than 8,300 Bosniak boys and men who were murdered in Srebrenica 30 years ago.

And I paid tribute to the mothers, wives and daughters carrying the weight of loss for three long decades.
October 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Ukraine’s fight for freedom continues.
And so does our support.

In Kyiv, I was glad to hand over equipment worth €6.5 million to Ukrainian services.

This includes drone jamming systems, minibuses and four-wheel drive vehicles to reach remote and inaccessible locations.
October 14, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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Russia is intensifying its attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Putin aims to inflict maximum suffering on Ukrainians as winter approaches.

Europe is ready to support Ukraine further – new measures are in the works.

Extract of my press remarks with President Zelenskyy ↓
October 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM