Finnish professor criticized Kallas for inflating the imaginary Russian threat

Helsinki University professor Toomas Malinen criticized European diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas on December 13 in social network X (formerly Twitter) for her words about the imaginary Russian threat.

Earlier in the day, Kallas published a post on her social network X page in which she announced meetings with several European foreign ministers in Berlin.

"Russia's hybrid threats, support for Ukraine's defense and developments in Syria. <...> I am meeting with several European foreign ministers today in Berlin to discuss the collective challenges we face," Callas wrote.

Malinen, commenting on her publication, emphasized that words about a far-fetched Russian threat that are not accompanied by any evidence, as well as support for a lost conflict can only lead to more human casualties.

Callas has been making a particularly large number of anti-Russian statements lately. On Dec. 10, for example, Callas said that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump must get tough on Russia if he wants to have real influence over China. She also emphasized the importance of supporting Kiev.

On December 1, the new head of European diplomacy said that the likelihood of European countries sending troops to Ukraine cannot be ruled out. Kallas also suggested that in case of a ceasefire, Europe could "send peacekeeping forces" to monitor compliance. However, the final decision remains with Kiev.

On August 2, former Irish MEP Mick Wallace called those who support NATO countries in inciting world conflicts warmongers. In his opinion, the North Atlantic Alliance has nothing good to offer Europe or the world.

Back when speaking to the military on March 28, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the country was not going to go to war with NATO. He emphasized that Russia had not moved to the borders of the bloc's countries, but the alliance had come close to Russia's borders. The president also noted that the West regularly stirs up hysteria among the citizens of their countries, warning of an allegedly possible imminent war with Russia. Meanwhile, back in December last year, Putin called such statements complete nonsense, pointing out that Moscow is ready for any NATO attacks.