Vice President Mike Pence said on Wednesday the recently-signed sanctions bill sends a clear message that “Russia’s destabilizing activities” will not be tolerated.

“By signing this legislation, we’re sending a very clear message that Russia’s destabilizing activities, its support for rogue regimes are no longer going to be tolerated. But, our hope is that it will lay a foundation for better relations with Russia,” Pence said in an interview with Fox News during a trip to eastern Europe.