“The Ukrainians, and I think everybody, is shocked by the weakness of Obama’s statement. I find it rather staggering.”

◼ Krauthammer’s Take: Obama Tells the World We Aren’t Going to Do Anything About Invasion of Ukraine - NATIONAL REVIEW

As reports are coming in that Russia has placed 2,000 troops in Crimea, within the borders of Ukraine, President Obama said that “the United States will stand with the international community in affirming that there will be costs for any military intervention in Ukraine.”

Charles Krauthammer responded on Special Report tonight saying, “The Ukrainians, and I think everybody, is shocked by the weakness of Obama’s statement. I find it rather staggering.”

◼ PAPER: Ukraine Invasion Begins - armed Russian-speaking gunmen with Crimea in their grip as Barack Obama warns Moscow - Independent UK
◼ 'Several Hundred' Russian Soldiers in Crimea - AFP
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◼ UPDATE: Russia Seeks Access to Bases in 8 Countries for Its Ships, Bombers...Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua... - CNS
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