, President Barack Obama announced Four Fold Sanction, Against Russia ,For violation Of International Law
United States is sending a strong message to the Russian government that there are consequences for their actions that violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, including their actions supporting the illegal referendum for Crimean separation.
Obama Said “As I told President Putin yesterday, “the referendum in Crimea was a clear violation of Ukrainian constitutions and international law, and it will not be recognized by the international community.”
President Obama explained four specific actions: “First, as authorized by the executive order I signed two weeks ago,
[1]we are imposing sanctions on specific individuals responsible for undermining the sovereignty, territorial integrity and government of Ukraine,” he said.
[2]Second, I have signed a new executive order that expands the scope of our sanctions
[3]Third, we’re continuing our close consultations with our European partners, who today in Brussels moved ahead with their own sanctions against Russia…
[4] Fourth, we’ll continue to make clear to Russia that further provocations will achieve nothing except to further isolate Russia and diminish its place in the world.
President Said “Now, I believe there’s still a path to resolve this situation diplomatically in a way that addresses the interest of both Russia and Ukraine,” “But throughout this process, we’re going to stand firm in our unwavering support for Ukraine.”