"We call on Russia to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine and for Russian forces in Crimea to return to their bases, as required under the agreements governing the Russia Black Sea Fleet," Pentagon spokesman Rear Admiral John Kirby said.
http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/US-halts-military-engagements-with-Russia-over-Ukraine-crisis-344186
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Yanukovych asked Putin for troops in Ukraine. - Vitaly Churkin, Russian UN envoy (VIDEO Выступление Виталия Чуркина на Совбезе ООН 3/3/14)
Remarks at the OSCE Special Permanent Council Meeting on Ukraine. -Victoria Nuland Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs
Interview With Bob Schieffer of CBS's Face The Nation. -John Kerry, Secretary of State (video BBC)
- Obama, advisers discuss ways to "further isolate" Russia.
US President Barack Obama met for over two hours on Monday with his national security advisers and discussed ways the United States and its allies could "further isolate" Russia over its military intervention in Ukraine, a White House official said.
The group discussed ways to "reinforce that the Russians still have an opportunity to take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation or they face further political and economic repercussions from the international community," the official said about the meeting.
"The president will continue to receive regular updates on the situation, and to remain in close contact with his foreign counterparts," the official said.
http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Obama-advisers-discuss-ways-to-further-isolate-Russia-344192
4/3/14
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US suspends trade talks, military cooperation with Russia over Ukraine...
ReplyDeleteThe US has suspended forthcoming trade and investment talks with Russia over situation in Ukraine, according to a US official. In addition, the Pentagon announced that the US has also suspended all joint “military engagements” with Russia.
"We have suspended upcoming bilateral trade and investment engagement with the government of Russia that were part of a move toward deeper commercial and trade ties," a spokesman for the Office of the US Trade Representative said.
Earlier Monday evening, Pentagon spokesman Rear Admiral John Kirby announced in a statement that US-Russia “military engagements,” such as military exercises and port visits, are on hold for now.
“Although the Department of Defense finds value in the military-to-military relationship with the Russian Federation we have developed over the past few years to increase transparency, build understanding, and reduce the risk of military miscalculation we have, in light of recent events in Ukraine, put on hold all military-to-military engagements between the United States and Russia,” the statement reads. “This includes exercises, bilateral meetings, port visits and planning conferences.”
Kirby said the events in Ukraine have not changed US naval movements in the region.
“Some media outlets are speculating on possible ship movements in the region,” Kirby said. “There has been no change to our military posture in Europe or the Mediterranean; our Navy units continue to conduct routine, previously planned operations and exercises with allies and partners in the region.” ................http://rt.com/news/us-suspends-talks-russia-ukraine-695/
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