U.S. President Barack Obama has spoken by telephone with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, with Obama saying the United States remains deeply concerned about Moscow’s increased support for separatists in Ukraine.
Speaking to reporters at the White House Friday, President Obama said he discussed his preference for a diplomatic solution with the Russian leader. Mr. Obama, however, said there are limits to what the United States can do.
“Right now what we’ve done is impose sufficient costs on Russia that objectively speaking they should, President Putin should want to resolve this diplomatically. Get these sanctions lifted. Get their economy growing …read more
Source: Voice of America
