Kaja Kallas calls for EU sanctions on Russia to stay in place longer

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is calling for sanctions against Russia to remain in place for a longer period.

We need this stability, that the sanctions remain in force for a longer period of time, says Kallas after a meeting with EU foreign ministers.

The statement comes in connection with negotiations on extending EU sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine. Kallas says the aim is to conclude the negotiations shortly.