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, violates international law, and will provoke additional consequences.

Context

Readout of the President's Call with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom

08/08/2014

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

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