Obama calls Merkel to discuss Ukraine
February 21, 2014 01:48
US President Barack Obama today called German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss the fast deteriorating situation in Ukraine, as both the European Union and America ramped up the pressure on the Ukrainian government.
"They agreed that it is critical that the United States, Germany and the European Union continue to stay in close touch in the days ahead on steps we can take to support an end to the violence and a political solution that is in the best interests of the Ukrainian people," the White House said.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest said the government of Ukraine has a unique responsibility to allow and protect the rights of assembly and peaceful protest and freedom of speech that the Ukrainian people are seeking.
"They agreed that it is critical that the United States, Germany and the European Union continue to stay in close touch in the days ahead on steps we can take to support an end to the violence and a political solution that is in the best interests of the Ukrainian people," the White House said.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest said the government of Ukraine has a unique responsibility to allow and protect the rights of assembly and peaceful protest and freedom of speech that the Ukrainian people are seeking.
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