The U.S. and its partners are ready for new sanctions If Russia does not change the position in Ukraine, said the head of Barack Obama in the U.S. capital after talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

" Russian leaders must know that If they continue to destabilize Ukraine, and to interfere with the conduct of the presidential elections this month, we will quickly move on to the next steps, " said Obama.

" If Russia would continue the current course, we have a set of tools, including punishment, which will have the aim of the real sector of Russia's economy

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