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Putin and Obama urge each other to "use their influence"
Putin and Obama urge each other to "use their influence"
WASHINGTON, MOSCOW -- U.S. President Barack Obama appealed on Russian President Vladimir Putin to convince "pro-Russian groups" in eastern Ukraine to lay down their arms.
As announced by the White House, Obama last night held a telephone conversation with Putin.
US Refuses Visa to Iranian Diplomat Over Security Risk
The US has refused a visa to the new Iranian envoy to the UN in New York, due to links to the group that took over the US embassy in Tehran in 1979.
Obama Tells Merkel to be Prepared for Further Sanctions
US President Barack Obama has urged the European Union to be prepared for new sanctions against Russia.
In a phone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Obama "underscored the need for the United States, European Union, and other global partners to be prepared to meet further Russian escalation with additional sanctions", the White House revealed.
Obama and Merkel discuss more sanctions
Obama and Merkel discuss more sanctions
WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke by phone about the possibility of introducing new sanctions against Russia.
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Biden Backs Montenegro's EU, NATO Ambitions
"Montenegro has achieved progress in pursuing reforms and standards within the integration processes, particularly in the field of security, rule of law and strengthening of the public support for NATO integration," Biden said on Tuesday after meeting Montenegro's Prime Minister, Milo Djukanovic.
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US Destroyer Donald Cook to Enter Black Sea
US Destroyer Donald Cook is to enter the Black Sea on April 10, Pentagon officials said.
The news came days after the White House announced its plans to extend the Black Sea mission of USS Truxtun, the first destroyer it sent there in March, and to deploy additional vessels.
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Putin Calls Obama to Discuss Ukraine Diplomacy
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Barack Obama have discussed the situation in Ukraine over an hour-long phone call.
The phone call was made by Putin, during Obama's visit to Saudi Arabia on Friday, the BBC reveals.
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Second Phone Call for Obama, Putin Over Ukraine Crisis
US President Obama urged Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a one-hour phone call Thursday to pursue a diplomatic solution to his military incursion into Crimea.
Obama presents "conditions for diplomatic solution"
Obama presents "conditions for diplomatic solution"
MOSCOW, WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone last night for an hour about the situation in Ukraine.
According to reports, they came to no agreement.
US Imposes Visa Sanctions Over Crimean Secession
The White House has announced visa restrictions on Russians and Crimeans over Crimea's decision to secede from Ukraine.
"Anyone who is threatening the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine will be affected by the restrictions", USA Today has reported.
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