1. In an exclusive interview, Kallas told the Kyiv Independent that "the EU is the biggest investor in the Ukrainian defense industry.""So 400 million euros this year, 1.9 billion euros next year. This is definitely something that's going to boost the defense industry in Ukraine with the help of the EU," said Kallas, the former Estonian prime minister turned high representative for EU's foreign affairs.Talking to the Kyiv Independent after a long first day in office, and less than an hour before leaving the country, she focused on three main topics — doing more to support Ukraine militarily and economically, showing the U.S. that supporting Kyiv is in its best interest, and bleeding out Russia's economy to make sure that when the time for negotiations comes, Moscow doesn't have the means to continue its war.Europe's quest for political willKallas' visit, together with that of new European Council President Antonio Costa, was a sign that, at least for now, the EU will attempt to keep Ukraine's economy and military industry in shape.

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