This arrived today............................................................................................... Thank you for writing. My Administration continues to be deeply concerned by the ongoing events in Ukraine, and I appreciate hearing from you. Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine and its occupation of Crimea constitute a threat to peace and security and a breach of international law, including Russia’s obligations under the United Nations Charter. Russia’s illegal actions are also inconsistent with the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, in which the United States, the Russian Federation, and the United Kingdom committed to respect Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and existing borders. The United States reaffirms our commitment to the new Ukrainian government and the people of Ukraine—including in Crimea—and we condemn Russia’s failure to abide by its commitments as demonstrated by its unilateral military actions. Russia’s actions undermine the foundation of the global security architecture and endanger European peace and security. And while pursuing diplomacy with Russia, we have taken and will continue to take necessary steps to respond to its illegal attempt to annex Crimea. Through sanctions, we have imposed costs on Russia—and we will impose further costs should the Russian government escalate this crisis. We will also continue to help Ukraine affirm its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and we will provide assistance and the best expertise available to assist Ukraine in repairing its economy and in working toward free, fair, and inclusive elections. It is up to the Ukrainian people to determine their own destiny and make their own decisions about how they organize themselves and with whom they interact. And as the people of Ukraine work to restore unity, peace, and security to their country, we will stand by their side. Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts. Sincerely, Barack Obama
Posted on: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 21:15:00 +0000
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