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President Obama: However, we are now deeply concerned by reports of military movements
taken by the Russian Federation inside Ukraine. Russia has a historic relationship with Ukraine,
including cultural and economic ties and a military facility in Crimea. But any violation
of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity would be deeply destabilizing, which is not
in the interest of Ukraine, Russia, or Europe. It would represent a profound interference
in matters that must be determined by the Ukrainian people. It would be a clear violation
of Russia's commitment to respect the independence and sovereignty and borders of Ukraine, and
of international laws. And just days after the world came to Russia for the olympic games
it would invite the condemnation of nations around the world. And, indeed, the United
States will stand with the international community in affirming that there will be costs for
any military intervention in Ukraine.