Obama: Russia must 'move back' troops in Ukraine

Mar 28, 2014, 11:44 AM EDT

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks on the South Lawn of the White House to deliver a statement on Ukraine prior to departing for Florida March 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. Obama announced he will 'impose additional costs' on Russia, including further sanctions on individuals and a bank. Credit Win McNamee/Getty Images

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U.S. President Barack Obama urged Russia on Friday to 'move back its troops' on Ukraine's border and to lower tensions. Russia is reportedly massing troops on Ukraine's eastern frontier, in what Obama says could be 'an effort to intimidate Ukraine' or a sign that Russia has 'additional plans.'

Background:

Obama: Russia must pull back troops from Ukraine border [BBC]

Obama Says Russia Might Have More Plans for Ukraine [WSJ]

Putin says Crimea takeover shows Russian military prowess [Reuters]

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