European Union Summit Closing News Conference
Following a lunch meeting with European leaders, President Obama participated in a press conference at the Council of the European Union in … read more
Following a lunch meeting with European leaders, President Obama participated in a press conference at the Council of the European Union in Brussels with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy. They called on Russia to stop its intervention in Ukraine. President Obama said “Russia stands alone” in the world and the consequences for Russia’s economy wwould continue to grow. President Van Rompuy said sanctions against Russia were not a punishment but a positive development promoting peace and diplomacy. Topics included the progress on a transatlantic trade agreement and decreasing Europe’s dependence on Russian oil. close
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