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President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday ratcheted up the threat of economic backlash against Russia, saying they are preparing broader sanctions if Moscow continues to stoke violence in eastern Ukraine in the run-up to elections later this month.
The Russian leadership must know that if it continues to destabilize eastern Ukraine and disrupt this month's presidential election, we will move quickly on additional steps, including further sanctions that will impose greater costs, Obama said during a joint news conference in the Rose Garden.
After weeks of threatening to impose sanctions on sectors of the Russian economy, Obama and Merkel appeared to be refining the trigger point for enacting the tougher penalties that could cause pain to Europe as well as Russia. In previous remarks, Obama had only specified that the sanctions would come if Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into Ukraine.
The new red line comes as violence in eastern Ukraine has increased with the fledgling government in Kiev struggling to subdue pro-Russian separatists. Western powers say Moscow is behind the insurgents and has broken its promise to urge them to stand down.
Talk of the U.S. and European response to the continuing crisis dominated Merkels brief visit to Washington on Friday. The two leaders sought to present a united front against Russia, despite the open rift between the nations on another hot topic -- U.S. spying.
Revelations that U.S. intelligence agencies listened in on Merkels phone calls have caused sustained tensions between Berlin and Washington. Attempts to craft a new agreement outlining the rules of the road for spying between U.S. and Germany have so far failed.
Merkel raised the issue in the news conference, noting that the two sides had not yet reached a deal and that the matter will require further discussion.
Obama sought to reassure German citizens that the U.S. is not vacuuming up all of their phone conversations and email correspondence, saying, Ordinary Germans are not subject to continual surveillance. He also pushed back on reports that the U.S. had offered and then rescinded a no-spy agreement to the French, which has angered Germans who have sought similar assurances.
We do not have a blanket no-spy agreement with any country, with any of our closest partners, Obama said, adding that the United States was working with various allies to address concerns that have arisen after former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden leaked documents that disclosed the extent of U.S. spying.
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Obama, Merkel threaten broader sanctions against Russia over Ukraine
President Obama warned Friday that western leaders are preparing "broader-based" sanctions aimed at whole sectors of the Russian economy if Moscow does not calm the flaring crisis in Ukraine.
Following another round of U.S. sanctions earlier this week, Obama said the next step will be sanctions aimed at sectors of the Russian economy, including the energy, arms and finance sectors. Obama said he hopes not to have to use such sanctions, but will if Russia's disruptions threaten Ukraine elections scheduled for May 25.
The president spoke alongside German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the Rose Garden following a meeting with his German counterpart. Obama said the two allies are "united" in support for Ukraine and "unwavering" in their commitment to defending NATO nations.
They spoke as Ukrainian security forces and pro-Russian separatists clashed violently Friday in key cities. At least two helicopters were shot down, and the interim president said "many" pro-Russian rebels had been killed.
Obama voiced support for the Ukrainian government on the day of its first major offensive aimed at driving out the insurgents occupying government buildings across the east. He said Kiev is moving to "restore order."
"The last thing we want is disorder and chaos in the center of Europe," Obama said.
The president reiterated that Russia needs to use its influence over paramilitary groups to disarm them. He said the notion that these are spontaneous protests in eastern Ukraine is "belied by all the evidence."
He said the country will face "increasing costs" if it does not.
"There are a range of approaches that can be taken," he said.
"Further sanctions will be unavoidable," Merkel said.
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Obama warns Russia may face 'broader' sanctions as Ukraine unrest flares