00:48USA: US, Nordic leaders to continue sanctions against Russia - Obama
US President Barack Obama said that he and leaders from five Nordic nations agreed on the necessity to maintain sanctions against Russia during the US-Nordic Leaders Summit at the White House, Friday.
"We agreed on the need to continue to support Ukraine, and maintain sanctions against Russia until we can get a resolution, as was outlined in the Minsk agreements, and that those need to be fully implemented," he stated.
Obama also stated that the US and Nordic leaders were concerned about Russia's alleged "growing aggressive military presence and posture in the Baltic-Nordic region."
"We will maintain ongoing dialogue and seek cooperation with Russia, but we also want to make sure that we are prepared and strong, and we want to encourage Russia to keep its military activities in full compliance with international obligations," he added.
The US-Nordic Leaders Summit is a meeting of the US president with leaders of the five Nordic nations: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
00:48US President Barack Obama said that he and leaders from five Nordic nations agreed on the necessity to maintain sanctions against Russia during the US-Nordic Leaders Summit at the White House, Friday.
"We agreed on the need to continue to support Ukraine, and maintain sanctions against Russia until we can get a resolution, as was outlined in the Minsk agreements, and that those need to be fully implemented," he stated.
Obama also stated that the US and Nordic leaders were concerned about Russia's alleged "growing aggressive military presence and posture in the Baltic-Nordic region."
"We will maintain ongoing dialogue and seek cooperation with Russia, but we also want to make sure that we are prepared and strong, and we want to encourage Russia to keep its military activities in full compliance with international obligations," he added.
The US-Nordic Leaders Summit is a meeting of the US president with leaders of the five Nordic nations: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.