Ashton Carter actually said...

Vladimir Putin's conduct there has had the opposite of whatever effect he thought it might have in terms of attracting Ukraine in the direction of Russia.

Context

Putin's actions have strengthened Ukraine's desire for independence from Russia.

05/20/2015

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