Barack Obama actually said...

Any Russian intervention in Ukraine, even under purported 'humanitarian' auspices, without the formal, express consent and authorization of the Government of Ukraine is unacceptable.

Context

Readout of the President's Call with Chancellor Merkel of Germany

08/08/2014

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