Kaja Kallas: Russia has been humiliated in Syria. They were there, but their thoughts were elsewhere'

Kaja Kallas, in her first media interview as EU's High Representative, expresses a cautiously hopeful outlook on Syria, emphasizing the country's uncertain future after a long civil war.

Kallas suggests the possibility of negotiations with groups like Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, indicating a pragmatic approach by viewing their status amidst evolving geopolitical conditions.

In her role, Kallas faces the challenge of aligning 27 EU member states on Middle East issues and sustaining support for Ukraine, especially amidst U.S. policy uncertainties.

Kallas's acknowledgment of the importance of sustaining asylum applications as part of the EU's immigration policy highlights the complexities in handling regional instability and refugee crises.

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