Russian president Vladimir Putin called President Barack Obama Friday to discuss a U.S.-proposed diplomatic solution to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the White House said in a statement.
Obama asked that Russia provide a written response and the presidents agreed that their respective foreign ministers would discuss what comes next, the White House said.
The call between the two leaders comes amid high tensions following Russia’s annexation of the southern region of Crimea last week. Russia has amassed some 50,000 troops along Ukraine’s eastern border that it says are involved in military exercises, but U.S. officials have expressed concern that they could be used for another Russian landgrab.
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Russia is like the boogeyman on steroids. They want a peaceful way for themselves to strangle the babysitter and the future is waiting for them to step on the toys. A great day if you are a barn owl.
Never Again.
Not true. He has better things to do on his weekend