Obama warns Russia of more sanctions to come if it moves further into Ukraine
- 10 years ago
The Nuclear Security Summit draws to a close in the Hague, with world powers agreeing to take steps to prevent militant groups from obtaining a nuclear bomb.
But much of the focus of the two day talks was on Russia and the future of Ukraine.
In his concluding remarks, U.S. President Barack Obama says that Russia's annexation of Crimea was not a quote "done deal," and is not recognized by the international community.
While saying he would like to see a diplomatic solution in Ukraine, he warned of further sanctions if Russia moves into other parts of the country.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA SAYING:
"What I announced, and what the European Council announced, is that we were consulting and putting in place the framework, the architecture for additional sanctions additional costs, should Russia take this next step."
He spells out the consequences if Russia continues to move beyond its borders.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. PRESIDE
But much of the focus of the two day talks was on Russia and the future of Ukraine.
In his concluding remarks, U.S. President Barack Obama says that Russia's annexation of Crimea was not a quote "done deal," and is not recognized by the international community.
While saying he would like to see a diplomatic solution in Ukraine, he warned of further sanctions if Russia moves into other parts of the country.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA SAYING:
"What I announced, and what the European Council announced, is that we were consulting and putting in place the framework, the architecture for additional sanctions additional costs, should Russia take this next step."
He spells out the consequences if Russia continues to move beyond its borders.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. PRESIDE