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WASHINGTON, March 1 (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama
told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russia had committed
a clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty by sending forces
into Crimea and warned of consequences.
“The United States condemns Russia’s military intervention
into Ukrainian territory,” the White House said in a statement
outlining what was discussed in a 90-minute phone call between
Obama and Putin.
The White House said the United States will suspend
participation in preparatory meetings for G8 summit in Sochi,
Russia.
(Reporting by Steve Holland; Editing by Eric Beech)
