Russian President Vladimir Putin (L), (AFP Photo / RIA Novosti / Pool / Alexey Nikolsky) and U.S. President Barack Obama (Reuters / Yuri Gripas)
Obama Talks To Putin About Sanctions -- USA Today
WASHINGTON -- President Obama spoke Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since the United States and the European Union hit Russia with new sanctions over its activities in Ukraine.
Obama "reiterated his deep concerns about Russia's increased support for the separatists in Ukraine," said a brief statement from the White House. "The President reinforced his preference for a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Ukraine, and the two leaders agreed to keep open their channels of communication."
The two presidents also discussed U.S. claims that Russian missile tests are violating a 1987 arms control treaty.
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More News On Today's Telephone Conversation Between President Obama And Russian President Putin
Obama, Putin Discuss Ukraine, Missile Treaty -- AP
Obama chides Putin over separatists, nuke treaty -- AFP
Obama voices concern to Putin over Russian support for Ukraine rebels -- Reuters
Obama Talks With Putin as U.S. Pledges More Ukraine Aid -- Bloomberg
Obama, Putin speak about Ukraine, peace deal -- Washington Times
Obama pressures Putin on Ukraine, nuclear missile treaty -- The Hill
Putin tells Obama sanctions ‘counter-productive,’ both agree dialogue required -- RT
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