Trump has supported the EU of the need “to bring Russia to account” for the Crimea
WASHINGTON, may 24 — RIA Novosti. The President of the United States Donald trump assured Italy that the United States supports Europe that “Russia must be held accountable for actions in Crimea and Eastern Ukraine” and to enforce the Minsk agreement, the White house said after talks with the leader of the U.S. President and the Prime Minister of Italy.
“President trump confirmed that transatlantic unity is to attract Russia to account for its actions in Crimea and Eastern Ukraine, and stressed the importance of persuading Russia to fulfill the commitments made under the terms of the Minsk agreements”, — said the press service of the White house.
President trump arrived Tuesday in Rome, where he met with Prime Minister of Italy Paolo Gentiloni and the President of Italy Sergio Mattarella. The US leader was in Italy less than a day and now goes to Brussels. In the Belgian capital, the US President will attend the NATO summit on may 25.