EU vows to stick to Russia sanctions despite Trump's bid for detente

Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson gestures during a European Union foreign ministers meeting in Brussels, Belgium February 6, 2017. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union will keep sanctions on Russia until Moscow drops its support for the separatist rebellion in Ukraine, foreign ministers said on Monday, as U.S. President Donald Trump promises better ties with the Kremlin.

The EU appears determined to maintain a united front on foreign policy goals that are at odds with Trump on many issues, including Iran, China and the role of NATO.