Ukraine drone strikes causing ‘panic’ for Kremlin, says EU’s Kallas
Ukrainian drone strikes are causing significant concern for the Kremlin, according to EU diplomat Kaja Kallas. She noted that these strikes are a response to Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukraine, which have intensified recently. The EU is preparing new sanctions against Russia while emphasizing its support for Ukraine's defense efforts.
- ▪Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted energy and military sites in Russia, leading to increased panic in the Kremlin.
- ▪Kaja Kallas stated that Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine are a sign of their desperation in the conflict.
- ▪The EU is planning new sanctions aimed at reducing Russia's oil revenues and supporting Ukraine's defense.
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Ukraine drone strikes causing ‘panic’ for Kremlin, says EU’s KallasSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxEU top diplomat Kaja Kallas insists that the EU will not act as a neutral “mediator” between the two sides given its staunch backing for Kyiv.PHOTO: AFPPublished Jun 04, 2026, 02:14 AMUpdated Jun 04, 2026, 02:14 AMBRUSSELS - Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russia are causing “panic” for the Kremlin, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas told AFP on June 3, saying Moscow was lashing out at Kyiv with increased attacks.Ukrainian drones hit energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg on June 3 as officials gathered for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s flagship economic conference in the city.“It clearly shows also panic on the Russian side – why they are increasing the…
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