Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2014. President Obama spoke separately this afternoon with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom, President Komorowski of Poland, and Chancellor Merkel of Germany.  The leaders expressed their grave concern over Russia’s clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity, which is a breach of international law[Read More…]

BELGIUM—(ENEWSPF)—2 March 2014. The North Atlantic Council condemns the Russian Federation’s military escalation in Crimea and expresses its grave concern regarding the authorisation by the Russian Parliament to use the armed forces of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine. Military action against Ukraine by forces of the Russian[Read More…]

BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–02 Mar. 2014 Statement by NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen before the meetings of the North Atlantic Council and the NATO-Ukraine Commission: I have convened the North Atlantic Council today because of Russia’s military action in Ukraine. And because of President Putin’s threats against this sovereign nation. What Russia[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)-March 1, 2014. Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby provided the following readout: “Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel spoke by phone with Russia’s Minister of Defense Sergey Shoygu this morning. “Secretary Hagel expressed deep concern about Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine. “He reminded Minister Shoygu that these activities[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2014. The United States condemns the Russian Federation’s invasion and occupation of Ukrainian territory, and its violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity in full contravention of Russia’s obligations under the UN Charter, the Helsinki Final Act, its 1997 military basing agreement with Ukraine, and the 1994[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2014. President Obama spoke separately this afternoon with President Hollande of France and Prime Minister Harper of Canada. The leaders agreed that Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected, and expressed their grave concern over Russia’s intervention in Ukraine. The leaders agreed to continue to coordinate[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2014. President Obama spoke for 90 minutes this afternoon with President Putin of Russia about the situation in Ukraine. President Obama expressed his deep concern over Russia’s clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity, which is a breach of international law, including Russia’s obligations under the[Read More…]

NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–1 March 2014 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday called for direct dialogue between all concerned amid the growing tensions in the Crimea region of Ukraine, as the United Nations Security Council holds urgent talks for the second day in a row on the crisis. Tensions have been mounting[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2014. Hi everybody.  In my State of the Union Address, I said that the best measure of opportunity is access to a good job.  And after the worst recession of our lifetimes, our businesses have created eight and a half million new jobs in the last four[Read More…]

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2014 – 12:30 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon.  Happy Friday.  Welcome to the White House briefing room.  Before I take your questions I wanted to note that President Obama today will host students, parents and teachers at the first-ever White House Student Film Festival, an event[Read More…]