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 Europa Express17 Jul 2026 · 16:30 CETUpdated 17 Jul 2026 · 16:30 CET
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Core Briefing: EU foreign policy chief Kallas visits naval missions in Red Sea
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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.