Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s chief diplomat, firmly stated that Europe will maintain its current pressure on Russia. This announcement comes in the wake of an agreement reached between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Kallas indicated that the EU will not follow suit with any potential easing of sanctions or diplomatic pressure on Russia despite the US-Russia accord. The EU’s position signals a divergence in approach between Europe and the United States regarding Russia. This divergence highlights Europe’s commitment to its existing policies toward Russia. It also demonstrates a resolve to continue its current course, independent of recent developments in US-Russia relations.