EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting Ukraine against Russia’s invasion and increasing humanitarian aid during a speech at the U.N. Security Council.

Her remarks, which were aimed at the Trump administration’s past actions, emphasized the EU’s dedication to upholding the U.N. Charter and defending Ukraine’s sovereignty.

Kallas criticized the U.S. for cutting foreign aid and dismantling its aid agency, highlighting the EU’s role as a reliable global partner.

She also stressed the importance of multilateralism in addressing global challenges, the Associated Press has reported.

In response, Russia’s U.N. ambassador attacked the EU, accusing it of anti-Russian sentiment, to which Kallas countered with a defense of the EU’s stance.

Written by B.C. Begley