Obama Urges Russia to Be Positive Influence in Ukraine

U.S. President Barack Obama called on Russia to use its influence to urge militants in eastern Ukraine to support peace, and to help prevent the flow of weapons and fighters into the region. Obama landed in Warsaw on Tuesday, his first stop on a three-nation visit to Europe. He wasted no time saying why he came to Poland. "I'm starting the visit here because our commitment to Poland's security as well as the security of our allies in central and eastern Europe is a...

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