U.S. stands for a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine, told on the last working day of the week the head of Barack Obama.

" This morning I said to Mr. Putin and told him that We act in accordance not only with what We've said in respect of penalties, But also in accordance with what We've said in relation to the interests to resolve the problem by diplomatic means. If it will take another position, will respect the right of Ukrainians on their own to determine their destiny, then it can be is to ensure that the legitimate Russian wishes were respected, and the Ukrainians made the decisions, and We will be able to resolve this conflict and end the bloodshed, " Obama said.

The press service of the Kremlin first said that during a telephone conversation, Putin and Obama has positively considered the meeting of the contact group on Ukraine in Minsk, stressed the need to continue talks in this format. The Russian President said that the continuation sanctioning pressure from the capital of the USA is harmful to bilateral relations, and the leaders of the countries agreed, as it does not meet the interests of both States. Russia many times stated that is not a party to domestic conflict.

Obama again subjected to charges of the Russian Federation armed militias in the East of Ukraine, which Moscow denies." We cannot see how thinks Mr Putin. But We can tell Mr Putin - If you continue to arm separatists heavy weapons that, as supposed evidence, was the result of the death of the 300 people in the aircraft, and that violates the international law and undermines the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, - then you will face the consequences that affect your country, " Obama said.

according to him, the punishment already affect the Russian economy." punishments have an impact on key areas of Russia's economy - energy, military industry, the monetary system ", - said the head of the US.

" We have done everything we can to support the Ukrainian government and to maintain Russian Federation from being able to go deeper in Ukraine. But, If not to consider the war, there are certain limits to what We can do. We have put significant price for the Russian Federation, objectively speaking, they are required - the head of Putin is obliged to want to resolve this in a diplomatic way, to achieve lifting of sanctions, to boost the economy again and to have good relations with Ukraine. But sometimes people do not act rationally, " he finished Obama.

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