Leader Barack Obama again criticized the prosecution of the Russian Federation "aggression" in Ukraine, Moscow denies in principle, and said that due to the United States, Russia, as if it was in international isolation, and its economy is " in tatters ".

" We demonstrate the influence of American power and diplomacy. We support the principle that large countries do not have the ability to attack small - resist Russian aggression, supporting Ukrainian democracy and giving assurances to our allies, "said Obama during the annual speech On the situation of the country" before the U.S. Congress.

" last year, when We and our allies have worked hard to impose punishments assumed that the aggression of Mr. Putin was an example of a workshop of strategy and power. Well, today, America is strong and unified with our mates, and at the same time, Russia is isolated, and its economy is in tatters, " said Obama.

The US, EU and several other countries did not recognize the annexation of Crimea to Russia and accused Moscow of interfering in the conflict in the South-East of Ukraine and imposed punishment. Russia informs, that is not a party to domestic conflict.

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