Russia still has opportunity to deescalate Ukrainian crisis: US

March 21, 2014 08:59

Russia still has the opportunity to deescalate the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the White House has said while reiterating the allegations that it is Moscow which has violated international norms.

The White House remarks came soon after United States President Barack Obama slapped new sanctions against the Russian government, bank and individuals.

"Pursuing sanctions, especially those that would come potentially with the authorities created in the executive order, is not our preferred choice, because in addition to the damage those sanctions might inflict on the Russian economy, there could be an impact on the global economy," White House Press Secretary Jay Carney told reporters.

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