US President Barack Obama agreed in a phone call with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi that any Russian intervention in Ukraine, including actions "under the guise of 'humanitarian' assistance," would result in further Western sanctions on Russia's already teetering economy.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Reuters: US and Italy threaten new sanctions if Russia goes ahead with Ukraine ‘aid’ mission
A Ukrainian soldier mans a checkpoint in the eastern city of Debaltseve on Aug. 6, 2014.
