Obama: Russia Sanctions "Are Working as Intended in Putting Enormous Pressure and Strain on the Russian Economy" President Barack Obama said Wednesday that U.S. sanctions levied against Russia over its actions in Ukraine are working but that Washington would face a much different set of questions about how to respond if Moscow invaded eastern Ukraine. 56 637 323 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia
Obama tells Putin in call to agree Ukraine peace deal - Reuters President Barack Obama called Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss escalating violence in eastern Ukraine and urged him to agree to a peace deal, the White House said. 126 384 320 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Russia is isolated, with its economy in tatters - Obama The U.S. demonstrated "the power of American strength and diplomacy." 79 700 307 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia
US President's comment on Ukraine referred to Kremlin ally Yanukovych, - White House The White House has clarified U.S. President Barack Obama’s puzzling reference to Ukraine in his final State of the Union address delivered Jan. 12, in which he said Russia is “pouring resources in to prop up” its ex-Soviet neighbor. 62 154 304 World
Obama extends sanctions on Russia by one year U.S. President Barack Obama extended sanctions imposed on Russia in March 2014 over the Russian aggression in Ukraine for one more year. 83 020 303 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia
Resolution calling to expedite lethal weapons aid to Ukraine passed Senate Resolution S. Res. 72 calling on President Obama to expedite the provision of lethal weapons aid to Ukraine passed the Senate unanimously on Tuesday. 78 625 302 Ukrainian Politics
Obama to Poroshenko: US to continue supporting Ukraine. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko met with United States President Barack Obama in the framework of the UN General Assembly. 60 925 288 Ukrainian Politics
US, Japan, and Australia Vow to Oppose Russia President Barack Obama met Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott in Brisbane. 70 871 280 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Obama ready to allocate $1 billion loan for Ukraine after Cabinet is formed President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko met his U.S. counterpart Barack Obama during the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C. 61 933 275 Previously in trend: Hroisman's Cabinet
Obama has no plans to meet Putin so far, - White House A meeting of the Russian and U.S. presidents is not planned in the foreseeable future, and no preparations for such a meeting are underway. 36 470 273 World
Obama Puts Ukraine Violence Squarely on Russia President Barack Obama suggested Thursday that the U.S. might impose new economic sanctions on Russia, blaming it squarely for the warfare in eastern Ukraine. 87 079 271 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
US to keep resisting Russian aggression in Ukraine, - Obama The U.S. president and the British prime minister met in China. 60 030 258 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
White House: Russian “Humanitarian” Assistance without the Consent of Ukraine Would Lead to Additional Sanctions The US President and the Prime Minister of Italy considered the developing situation and reiterated that any intervention under the guise of “humanitarian” assistance must be provided only with the formal, express consent and authorization of the Government of Ukraine. 56 674 257 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia
Ukraine is Turning into Belarus. Obama Has Nothing to Talk About with Yanukovych U.S. President Barack Obama is unlikely to meet with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych in the near future. 22 650 242 Ukrainian Politics
Killing of Boris Nemtsov a sign of worsening climate in Russia - Obama Killing of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov is a sign of worsening situation in Russia where media freedoms and civil rights have suffered much in the last several years. 49 157 233 Previously in trend: Assassination of Nemtsov
Obama enacts new sanctions against Russia U.S. President Barack Obama has signed a decree on new sanctions against Russia. 106 669 230 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia
Ambassador of Ukraine to US presented Letters of Credence to President Obama. PHOTO Ambassador of Ukraine to the U.S. Valerii Chalyi presented the Letters of Credence to U.S. President Barack Obama Aug. 3, 2015 . 35 404 225 Ukrainian Politics
Trump: Annexation of Crimea is Obama's mistake. VIDEO The annexation of Crimea, after which Russia was expelled from G8, occurred during the term of US President Barack Obama and was his mistake, while the occupation of the peninsula could have been stopped. 33 361 225 Ukrainian Politics
Obama signed US defense bill provisioning $300 mln in aid to Ukraine U.S. President Barack Obama signed the country's defense bill after Congress passed it by an overwhelming margin. 24 227 215 Ukrainian Politics
EU and US Are Working on New Sanctions Against Russia - Tusk The European Union and the United States are working on new sanctions against Russia. 40 935 214 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia
Obama says Syria 'not a contest between me and Putin' US President Barack Obama insisted Tuesday that Russia had made a strategic error in propping up Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad, but said the conflict was not about him and Vladimir Putin. 44 366 213 Previously in trend: War in Syria Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Obama and Merkel agreed to hold Russia accountable and finalize robust financial support package for Ukraine U.S. President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have spoken about the "significant increase in violence" in eastern Ukraine. 98 453 207 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia
Minsk deal should be implemented as soon as possible, - Obama The U.S. insists on the implementation of the Minsk agreements in order to settle the conflict in eastern Ukraine, Barack Obama stated after meeting with Angela Merkel at the G5 summit in Hannover. 22 919 203 Ukrainian Politics