Biden Urges Russia to Pull Back Forces From Ukraine

The Wall Street Journal ^ | 03-03-2014 | Jared A. Favole

[PaulCruz2016]

WASHINGTON—U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, in a call Monday to Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, urged Russia to pull back its forces from Ukraine and to support the "immediate deployment" of international monitors.

Mr. Biden, according to a summary of the call released by the White House, also told Mr. Medvedev that Russia needs to start a "meaningful political dialogue" with the Ukrainian government.

Mr. Biden's call with the Russian prime minister follows a 90-minute discussion Saturday between President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin and underscores the Obama administration's efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian unrest.

Obama administration officials said over the weekend that the U.S. was considering a range of penalties, including sanctions, to punish Russia for seizing territory in Ukraine's Crimea region. The U.S. also has discussed with Russia and international partners the possibility of deploying international observers to help quell unrest in Ukraine.

[VideoDoctor]

And according to Joe use only shotguns during the pullback.

[Ironfocus]

I don’t know why Biden is worried. All the Ukrainians should do is go outside and fire a couple of warning shots from their shotguns. That will scare the Russians away.

[TexasCajun]

"That Obama & Kerry, What A Couple Pusskies!"

[SMARTY]

Slow Joe can explain to Vlad that it’s a ‘big f’n deal’!!

[GreenHornet]

Putin (Laughing as he holds his hand over the receiver, turning to one of his aides): "Ivan!...pick up the extension! You gotta hear this....it's goofy Joe!"

[dfwgator]

Well, technically now Crimea isn’t a part of Ukraine anymore...so problem solved.

[potlatch]

Biden's a 'real threat'......./S

[unread]

"Obama promise Putin that Obama would be more “flexible” once he was re-elected."

If he were anymore "FLEXIBLE" he wouldn't be able to stand and walk across the room..!!

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

"Oh Joe....you are keeling me...pliz stop."

[1_Rain_Drop]

When is it Sarah Palin’s turn to call?

[FreedomNotSafety]

FLASH POLL

If you were voting in a Ukraine election which autocratic bully would you pick Obama or Putin?

[Captain Compassion]

What are these clowns in Washington going to say when the other shoe drops? Russia can't have the Crimea without a way of getting there except by plane. Look at the map. The eastern Ukraine is next to go. Lots of that area is all ready surrendering even without any Russian troops on the ground.

CC

[1_Rain_Drop]

Can't have two rats in one election.

Who gets to play the republican?

[musicman]

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