Daily Mail/AP: Obama still undecided on arming Ukraine with lethal weapons after Washington huddle with German Chancellor Merkel
* Obama said Monday that a 'decision has not yet been made' and he continues to hope that diplomacy will prevail
* If it fails, Obama said, the U.S. will look at all available options, including lethal weapons; He would not provide a timeline for a decison
* Merkel and France's president have adamantly opposed such steps and will meet with the heads of Ukraine and Russia this week
* If it becomes clear that 'success is not possible,' however, then the United States and Europe will have to discuss next steps, Merkel noted
* GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham said the situation in Ukraine shows that under 'Obama’s leadership it is better to be America’s enemy than her friend'
WNU Editor: It appears .... for the moment .... that President Obama has decided to follow German Chancellor Merkel's lead on the Ukraine crisis .... which is exactly what Angela Merkel had wanted before entering this meeting. But there are disagreements .... Obama, Merkel hint at disagreements on Ukraine (USA Today).
More News On Today's Meeting Between German Chancellor Merkel And U.S. President Obama
Obama and Merkel Express Unity in Seeking Diplomatic Solution to Russia-Ukraine Crisis -- New York Times
Obama says still weighing decision on arming Ukraine forces -- Reuters
Obama, Merkel: Russian aggression reinforces Western unity -- AP
Merkel, Obama reaffirm partnership, vow path of diplomacy in Ukraine -- Deutsche Welle
Obama, Merkel pledge alliance on Ukraine -- CNN
Obama sidesteps Ukraine military option but backs German diplomatic effort -- the Guardian
Obama, Merkel Opt for Diplomacy in Ukraine Crisis -- VOA
Ukraine crisis: Merkel urges talks as Obama weighs lethal arms for Kiev -- CSM
Obama Says U.S. Examining Options in Ukraine If Talks Fail -- Bloomberg
Barack Obama: US could arm Ukraine against Russia -- The Telegraph
Ukraine conflict: US 'may supply arms to Ukraine' -- BBC
Obama confirms arming Ukraine on the table if diplomacy with Russia fails -- FOX News
US, Germany Agree to Keep Sanctions Against Russia ‘Fully in Force’ - Obama -- Sputnik
Obama says Russia's isolation will worsen if it doesn't change course in Ukraine -- Reuters
1 comment:
Do you think the talks will suceed? Since Does Porosehnko and the separatists supoort them? Also heard that the soldiers at Debalseve are now finaly surrounded, what will this make Poroshenko do? Will it make him even more routhless against Russia or will he finaly see reason and try to take part in the peace talks on Wenesday.
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