Obama Is Not Optimistic About The New Ukraine Peace Deal
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"I think there is the possibility, the prospect that diplomacy could de-escalate the situation in Ukraine," he said at a press conference from the White House briefing room on Thursday, before adding, "I don't think, given past performance, that we can count on that."
Obama described the deal as a "glimmer of hope." He also dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin's claims Moscow is not involved with the pro-Russian militants who have been fomenting violence in eastern Ukraine and said it is clear "Russia's hand is in the disruption and chaos."
Obama said the U.S. has to be prepared to "respond" to Russia, but that military options are "not on the table." However, he said America would continue to target Russia economically through sanctions and other penalties.
"We have no desire to see further deterioration in the Russian economy. But we will continue to uphold the right of sovereignty," Obama said.
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