EU welcomes Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas welcomed the announcement of an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Monday, October 12, while expressing doubts over whether Moscow would comply with the agreement.

Speaking ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg, Kallas said she would prefer a broader ceasefire that would also ensure an end to the loss of human life.

“Of course, we will welcome the ceasefire once it is respected,” Kallas said, adding that the EU was not yet convinced Russia would honor its commitments.

She also called on the United States to impose further sanctions on Moscow, arguing that additional pressure was necessary to bring the war to an end.

“We are asking the United States to implement sanctions so that we can actually end the war,” she stated.

Meanwhile, Australia also expressed support for the energy ceasefire, which US President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced on Sunday.

Canberra called on Moscow to end what it described as its unjustified invasion of Ukraine.

“Australia supports an energy ceasefire that is respected by Russia and contributes to a just and lasting peace on terms determined by Ukraine,” a spokesperson…