BRUSSELS: European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas on Thursday welcomed latest US sanctions on Russia, calling it as an "important sign of strength".
Upon arrival for the EU Summit in Brussels on Friday, Kallas said, "We're very happy." She stated, "It's an important sign of strength that we’re aligned, " Euro News reported.
Her statement comes after US announced sanctions against Russia's two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. It is the first time that Trump administration has imposed economic restrictions on Russia.