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The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
February 20, 2014
Readout of the President’s Call with Chancellor Merkel
President Obama spoke with Chancellor Merkel by phone today, to consult on the situation in Ukraine. They agreed that it is critical that the United States, Germany and the European Union continue to stay in close touch in the days ahead on steps we can take to support an end to the violence and a political solution that is in the best interests of the Ukrainian people.