Russia risks "escalation", said European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kalas in Kiev today after a series of violations of EU airspace attributed to Russian aircraft.
"Every time a Russian drone or aircraft violates our airspace, there is a risk of escalation, unintentionally or not. Russia is playing with war, and we are going beyond the scope of a hypothetical conflict," she told a press conference.
"To avoid war, we must convert Europe's economic power into military deterrence," the former Estonian prime minister pointed out.
This morning, Kallas was welcomed by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiha.
She came to Kiev for talks on EU financial and military support and the security of Ukraine's energy system, which has been damaged by intense Russian attacks in recent weeks.
"The enemy is trying to influence the mood of the population by attacking energy infrastructure. We are perfectly aware of this," Sibiha said.
He called for strengthening the protection of Ukraine's infrastructure with the help of allies, while Kiev is seeking additional anti-aircraft defense systems.
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