Norway to 'align itself' with EU's new sanctions against Russia

09:29, 31.07.2014 1 min read

Norway is planning to 'align itself' with the EU sanctions against Russia over Ukraine, Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Borge Brende said in a statement on Wednesday.

"In a situation like this, we have no choice but to respond. The EU has now done so in a forceful manner," Brende said. "Given the important foreign policy considerations involved, there is good reason for Norway to align itself with the new measures. We will consult the Storting [Norway's unicameral parliament] before a final decision is taken," he added.

Norwegian media forecast that such an initiative is likely to find support of Norwegian members of parliament.