During her visit to London, HR/VP Kallas held a bilateral meeting with Foreign Secretary David Lammy, where they explored ways to strengthen European security. Their joint op-ed reinforced the message that supporting Ukraine remains unwavering and that closer EU-UK collaboration is essential for lasting peace: 

“European security is indivisible. The UK may no longer be a member of the EU, but when it comes to keeping our continent safe, Europe cannot afford to be less than the sum of our parts […] In a world on fire, a new era in security and defence co-operation between the EU and UK is essential to keep our countries and people safe”, Mr Lammy and Ms Kallas wrote.

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HR/VP Kallas also held productive exchanges with Secretary of State for Defence John Healey and Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, reaffirming the EU and UK’s shared commitment to European security and ensuring Ukraine receives the necessary support to defend itself. This joint commitment was further underscored in a video statement delivered by Kallas and Healey.

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To wrap up a busy day, HR/VP Kallas spoke to the BBC, Sky’s The World programme, and The Times on key security challenges and the importance of deeper EU-UK defence cooperation.

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EU Ambassador to the UK Pedro Serrano and the whole team at the EU Delegation were delighted to warmly welcome HR/VP Kallas at Europe House, on a meaningful day for EU-UK relations.

For further insights, see social media posts from HRVP Kallas, EU Delegation to the UK, Foreign Secretary Lammy, and Defence Minister Healey.

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