EU's High Representative Kaja Kallas and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed maintaining pressure on Russia and ensuring peace in Ukraine during their first phone call since Trump's return to the White House. They addressed challenges from China, the Middle East, and transatlantic cooperation. Kallas emphasized Europe's defense spending and readiness to take responsibility, while Rubio called for increased military expenditure from European allies. The call followed speculation about EU engagement with the new US administration. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)