Trump election: Obama and EU keep up pressure on Russia

Outgoing US President Barack Obama and EU leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to Nato unity and sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis.
Meeting in Berlin, they also criticised Russia's air strikes in Syria.

It was their first summit since Donald Trump won the US presidential election. Mr Trump has criticised Nato and said he hoped for warmer ties with Russia.

Meanwhile, Mr Trump and Nato's chief "underlined the enduring importance of Nato", the military alliance said.

In a statement, it said Nato General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg had spoken by phone to Mr Trump, congratulating him on his...