Friday, March 7, 2014

In A Phone Call To Putin Obama Urges The Russian Leader To Accept A Diplomatic Solution For Ukraine

Pete Souza / White House

Obama Phones Putin About Ukraine -- Voice of America

The White House says President Barack Obama has told his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, that Moscow's actions in Ukraine are a violation of that country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Officials say the two leaders spoke for an hour on the telephone Thursday. It is their first known direct contact since Saturday, shortly after Russian forces took control in Ukraine's Crimean peninsula.

The White House says Mr. Obama told the Russian leader there still is a way to resolve the dispute diplomatically. He said this would entail Russian forces moving back to their base in Crimea; the governments of Ukraine and Russia holding direct talks, and international monitors getting access to ensure that the rights of ethnic Russians in Ukraine are protected.

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More News On Today's Obama - Putin Phone Call

Here’s What Obama Said to Putin During Their Hour-Long Phone Call -- ABC News
Obama To Putin: Russia Action Violates Ukraine's Sovereignty -- AP
Obama urges Putin in phone call: De-escalate crisis in Ukraine -- Washington Times
Obama urges Putin in phone call to accept terms of diplomatic solution for Ukraine -- Reuters
Obama calls Putin, proposes solution to Ukraine dispute -- USA Today
Putin and Obama speak by phone as US moves on several fronts to counter Russian aggression -- FOX News
Obama Urges Putin to Consider Diplomatic Options in Ukraine -- NBC
Obama urges Putin in phone call to accept terms of diplomatic solution for Ukraine -- Voice of Russia

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