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Highlights of US President Barack Obama's speech on Ukraine:- The steps Russia has taken in Ukraine are a violation of International law.
- People of Ukraine should determine their own destiny.
- Russia cannot, with impunity, put soldiers on the ground and violate principles recognised around the World.
- Russia is on the wrong side of history.
- US is examining a series of economic and diplomatic steps to isolate Moscow.
- Putin should allow international monitors to mediate a deal acceptable to all Ukrainian people.
- Over time, Russia's actions in Ukraine will be a costly proposition for Moscow.
- Congress should provide a package of assistance to the Ukrainian people.
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"I regret to say that Russia, in some of the challenges we're seeing right now in Ukraine, has put pressure on Moldova. There are challenges with respect to their energy sources and also their ability to trade. We are committed firmly to the direction that Moldova has chosen for itself."
John Kerry
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NATO allies will hold emergency talks on the crisis in Ukraine on Tuesday, for the second time in three days, following a request from Poland, the alliance said on Monday.
[Reuters]
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Poland and Lithuania are pushing NATO to do something. They seem to be concerned for their own safety.