Barack Obama actually said...

We urge the Government of Ukraine to take steps that represent a better way forward for Ukraine.

The increasing tension in Ukraine is a direct consequence of the government failing to acknowledge the legitimate grievances of its people.

We are deeply concerned by the violence taking place today on the streets of Kyiv and urge all sides to immediately de-escalate the situatio...

It is important for us, then, particularly as technology advances, to make sure we are showing some self-restraint in how we approach this.