President Barack Obama signalled he was prepared to significantly increase US sanctions against the Kremlin, saying Saturday’s attack by separatist rebels on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol was clearly backed, equipped and financed by Russia. Obama’s statement, made at a joint news conference in New Delhi with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, came as Petro Poroshenko, the Ukrainian president, met with his security council in Kiev and publicly urged the international community to increase its pressure against Russia.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Financial Times: Obama threatens more Russia sanctions after attack in Ukraine
US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet former Indian Prime Minister Manmoham Singh during a receiving line prior to a State Dinner at Rashtrapati Bhawan, the Presidential Palace, in New Delhi, India, Jan. 25.
