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EU foreign policy chief Kallas visits naval missions in Red Sea

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visited personnel serving with EU naval missions to receive briefings and meet troops protecting vital shipping routes in the Red Sea.

By 17 Jul 2026 · 18:30 CET Updated 17 Jul 2026 · 18:30 CET

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According to Euronews, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas travelled to the Red Sea to visit personnel participating in the EU's ASPIDES and ATALANTA naval operations. During the visit, Ms Kallas received operational briefings and met with deployed troops tasked with ensuring the safety of international shipping routes in the region.

The visit was attended by Euronews correspondent Toby Gregory. The missions remain central to the European Union's maritime security efforts in the area.

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