Influential NATO member states noted it was no longer feasible to keep eastern members on the fringes in Brussels' hierarchy due to the war in Ukraine, but concerns over sending a strong message to Putin and US leadership changes were factors.
Kallas, known for early warnings about Putin's expansionist intentions, is now viewed as representing mainstream EU views, with credentials seen as assets against the Russian threat, potentially even contemplating the return of military conscription.
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