U.S., other powers kick Putin out of G8 https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRfg_gA_YKX-fRPta2I2fWZYk16CF2HyQMYCvY1tFi8MSmEuKgp The Hague, Netherlands (CNN) -- President Barack Obama and other world leaders have decided to end Russias role in the group of leading industrialized nations, the White House said Monday. The move to suspend Russias membership in the G8 is the latest direct response from major countries allied against Russias annexation of Crimea. International law prohibits the acquisition of part or all of another states territory through coercion or force, the statement said. To do so violates the principles upon which the international system is built. We condemn the illegal referendum held in Crimea in violation of Ukraines constitution. We also strongly condemn Russias illegal attempt to annex Crimea in contravention of international law and specific international obligations. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said earlier in the day that being kicked out of G8 would be no big deal.
Posted on: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 01:02:06 +0000
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