Obama Calls Putin to Warn of Sanctions After Crimea Referendum

[ProSense]

Obama Calls Putin to Warn of Sanctions After Crimea Referendum

President Barack Obama warned of looming consequences for Russia in a a conversation Sunday with Vladimir Putin following this weekend's referendum In Crimea.

Obama reaffirmed the U.S. refusal to recognize the outcome of the vote in Crimea, warning the Russian president that the U.S. and its European partners "are prepared to impose additional costs on Russia for its actions. The White House had said it would reserve judgment on sanctions until Monday, after the referendum had come to pass.

The White House readout further said:

"President Obama reiterated that a diplomatic resolution cannot be achieved while Russian military forces continue their incursions into Ukrainian territory and that the large-scale Russian military exercises on Ukraine’s borders only exacerbate the tension. President Obama said that Secretary Kerry continues to be prepared to work together with Foreign Minister Lavrov and the Ukrainian government to find a diplomatic resolution to the crisis."

http://www.nbcnews.com/#/storyline/ukraine-crisis/obama-calls-putin-warn-sanctions-after-crimea-referendum-n54136

[mattvermont]

1. Daisy and the Bomb commercial 1964

Looks like we might be soon reliving the fears of 50 years ago....

[arely staircase]

3. we must respect putin and his mighty weapons

or we will be a pile of ashes seems to ne the new Kremlin talking point.

[Igel]

8. Lots of people never stopped leaving the fear.

It long ago replaced the American dream for more than a couple.

[Purveyor]

2. Vladimir Putin told U.S. president Barack Obama, in a phone call...

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According to a statement released by the Kremlin, Russian president Vladimir Putin told U.S. president Barack Obama, in a phone call, that the Crimean referendum complies with international law. Putin also expressed concern about Kyiv's failure to stamp out violence against Russian speakers in Ukraine.

"Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin drew attention to the inability and unwillingness of the present authorities in Kyiv to curb rampant violence by ultra-nationalist and radical groups that destabilize the situation and terrorize civilians, including Russian speaking population," the Kremlin said

He suggested European monitors should be sent to all parts of Ukraine because of the violence, which the Ukrainian authorities blame on pro-Russian groups. Russian parliament has given Putin the authority to use the armed forces if needed to protect compatriots in Ukraine.

The Crimea referendum offered voters on the strategic Black Sea Peninsula the choice of seeking annexation by Russia or remaining in Ukraine with greater autonomy.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/crimea-election-chief-reports-95-vote-to-secede-half-of-ballots-counted-1.2574719

[ProSense]

4. Seems like Putin

According to a statement released by the Kremlin, Russian president Vladimir Putin told U.S. president Barack Obama, in a phone call, that the Crimean referendum complies with international law. Putin also expressed concern about Kyiv's failure to stamp out violence against Russian speakers in Ukraine.

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He suggested European monitors should be sent to all parts of Ukraine because of the violence, which the Ukrainian authorities blame on pro-Russian groups. Russian parliament has given Putin the authority to use the armed forces if needed to protect compatriots in Ukraine.

...is trying to justify moving into other parts of Ukraine using the same BS claim about protecting "compatriots."

[Cha]

5. Pres Obama is warning of sanctions and some idiot on RT is warning of

"radio active ash".

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024674600

Let's hear it, Puppets for Putin.

[ProSense]

6. Russian kookiness. Thanks for the link. n/t

[Cha]

7. You're Welcome.