WASHINGTON (AFP) – US President Barack Obama called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss escalating violence in eastern Ukraine, urging him to embrace a negotiated solution.Expressing unease at Russias ongoing support for separatists in Ukraine, Obama warned that the failure of upcoming peace talks would lead to more pain for Russia.During the call Obama underscored the importance of President Putin seizing the opportunity presented by the ongoing discussions between Russia, France, Germany and Ukraine to reach a peaceful resolution, the White House said.If Russia continues its aggressive actions in Ukraine, including by sending troops, weapons, and financing …read more
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