Recent tensions between the EU and the US have escalated, resulting in the cancellation of high-level diplomatic talks originally set to address the war in Ukraine and other pressing issues. EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas criticized the US for spreading narratives aligned with Russia and warned against falling into Russian traps during peace negotiations. A meeting between Kallas and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was also scrapped due to scheduling conflicts. Kallas expressed concerns that current dynamics are allowing Russia to exploit divisions between the US and Europe, urging a united front against aggression.