EU Applauds U.S. Sanctions on Russian Energy

The European Union expresses approval of U.S. President Donald Trump's sanctions on Russian energy, highlighting the alignment between the two powers. The sanctions target Russia's major oil companies, reflecting a unified stance despite the collapse of the planned U.S.-Russia summit.

The European Union has expressed approval of recent sanctions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Russian energy. The top diplomat of the EU described the move as a sign of strength and alignment between the United States and European Union.

Kaja Kallas, the EU foreign policy chief, conveyed the bloc's positive stance towards these sanctions ahead of an EU summit, emphasizing the importance of a unified approach to Russia.

The American sanctions, announced on a Wednesday, target significant Russian oil companies, emerging just after a planned summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin was canceled, indicating strengthened transatlantic cooperation in geopolitical matters.

(With inputs from agencies.)