BBC News - Ukraine crisis: Obama urges Putin to pull troops back
BBC News - Ukraine crisis: Obama urges Putin to pull troops back
In a 90-minute telephone conversation, Mr Obama urged the Russian leader to pull forces back to bases in Crimea.
Mr Putin responded by saying that Moscow reserves the right to protect
its interests and those of Russian speakers in Ukraine, the Kremlin
said.
Meanwhile, Canada has recalled its ambassador to Moscow
There were fierce clashes between pro and anti-Russian protesters in the eastern city of Kharkiv
