High Representative Kaja Kallas has rejected suggestions that Ukraine might use force against EU member states, stressing that statements by individual commentators do not reflect official Ukrainian policy. In a written answer to a parliamentary question from Slovak MEP Erik Kaliňák (NI), Kallas underlined that any threat to the territorial integrity of EU countries is incompatible with the UN Charter and that the EU has seen no indication that the Ukrainian government supports such views.
The question, submitted on 24 February 2026, referred to remarks by Ukrainian veteran and commentator Yevhen Dykyi, who suggested Ukraine could enter Slovak and Hungarian territory to take over energy infrastructure if supplies were halted. Kaliňák asked how the EU would respond to such threats and whether it would urge Kyiv to condemn them.
Kallas's answer contained no concrete diplomatic measures, new proposals, or numerical targets. Instead, it offered a declarative reaffirmation of EU principles and support for Ukraine. The High Representative reiterated the EU's commitment to Ukraine's defence against Russian aggression and highlighted ongoing energy support, including a 2026 winter package under the Ukraine Facility, implemented through the Ukraine Energy Support Fund for infrastructure protection and repairs.
Policy orientation and institutional follow-up
the Commission avoids escalating the controversy while firmly restating the inviolability of member states' borders. No specific follow-up actions were announced, but the EU remains attentive to the regional energy situation. The tone suggests the Commission prioritises maintaining unity with Ukraine over confronting Kyiv about individual statements, likely to avoid straining relations during wartime. Future policy direction will likely continue to focus on energy resilience and diplomatic de-escalation, with no indication of sanctions or formal démarches against Ukraine.