Pence: The U.S. ‘Will Continue to Hold Russia Accountable’

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PENCE: "With regard to Ukraine, as I said before, our alliance will continue to hold Russia accountable and demand that they honor the Minsk agreement beginning with the escalating violence in eastern Ukraine. For the sake of peace and for the sake of innocent human lives we urge both sides to abide by the cease-fire that began today. And we pray for peace in Ukraine. Be assured, the United States as well will continue to hold Russia accountable, even as we search for new common ground, which President Trump firmly believes can be found. A I said in Munich, though, NATO’s continued leadership is also necessary in the fight against radical Islamic terrorism. This, another item that as a candidate for office President Trump first raised. As a candidate, a year ago he called on NATO to evolve by expanding counter-terrorism operations and we’re encouraged to see under your leadership NATO is in the process of doing just that.”