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| US will hold Russia accountable over Ukraine while searching for common ground – Pence | |
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| US President Donald Trump believes common ground can be found with Russia, but Moscow must still be held accountable for the Ukrainian crisis, Vice President Mike Pence has said. | |
| Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Pence said, “The United States will continue to hold Russia accountable, even as we search for new common ground, which as you know, President Trump believes can be found.” | |
| US will make sure Iran never gets nukes | |
| Pence claimed the easing of nuclear-related sanctions has given Iran more freedom to threaten the region. | |
| "Under President Trump, the United States will remain fully committed to ensuring that Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon capable of threatening our countires, our allies in the region, especially Israel," he said. | |
| Pence referred to Iran as the “leading state sponsor of terrorism,” and slammed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action agreed in July 2015 for allowing Tehran to devote more resources to “destabilize the Middle East.” | |
| We'll stay committed, but EU must do more | |
| Pence told the audience that European countries were “failing to pay their fair share” when it comes to defense, which he said “erodes the very foundation of our alliance.” | |
| “The time has come to do more,” he said. | |
| The vice president stressed that “The United States is and will always be your greatest ally,” and that it “strongly supports NATO and will be unwavering in its commitment to the alliance.” | |
| Trump “will stand with Europe,” he added. |