EU ministers warn Putin not seeking peace; Kallas predicts brutal winter for Ukraine

European defense ministers publicly caution that Putin is not pursuing peace, with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas forecasting a 'brutal' winter for Ukraine. This signals a hardening of European rhetoric and likely continued military and financial support for Kyiv, despite any ongoing diplomatic overtures. The statement reflects a consensus among EU members that the conflict will persist into 2027, with implications for European security posture and energy markets.

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