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President Obama met German Chancellor Angela Merkel Monday in an effort to figure out an approach to ending the war in Ukraine
President Obama met German Chancellor Angela Merkel Monday in an effort to figure out an approach to ending the war in Ukraine. The major question the two leaders faced involved the arming of Ukrainian troops in their fight against Russian-backed rebels. Major Garrett reports.
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The leaders of Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine agreed to meet next week in Belarus to discuss terms of a possible cease-fire
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Former National Security Adviser Tom Donilon and former CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell discuss the debate over arming Ukraine to push back against Russian aggression
Former National Security Adviser Tom Donilon and former CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell discuss the debate over arming Ukraine to push back against Russian aggression.
Angela Merkel and François Hollande are bringing a peace proposal straight to Vladimir Putin
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The president said the recent Russian incursion is an extension of months of interference in Eastern Ukraine, and while a military response is out of the question, he said there may be "additional steps" taken there by the U.S. and its European allies
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As Britain pushes for tougher sanctions against Russia, multiple European countries are only expressing lukewarm support
As Britain pushes for tougher sanctions against Russia, multiple European countries are only expressing lukewarm support. Nations like France and Germany may be reluctant to take a hardline against Russia because of business interests. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
The recruitment was part of a CIA effort to learn more about the inner workings of the German government
The recruitment was part of a CIA effort to learn more about the inner workings of the German government. The Obama administration is expected to soon announce it is investigating the matter and officials concede Chancellor Angela Merkel deserves and will receive and explanation. Major Garrett reports.
President Obama warns Russia to cease interfering in Ukraine and says the U.S. and Europe both stand ready to impose broader sanctions on the Russian economy
President Obama warns Russia to cease interfering in Ukraine and says the U.S. and Europe both stand ready to impose broader sanctions on the Russian economy.
Chancellor Angela Merkel is visiting the White House to discuss Ukraine
Chancellor Angela Merkel is visiting the White House to discuss Ukraine. Merkel has close ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin, but the U.S. is relying on her to lead the European sanctions against Russia. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Feinstein: NSA spying on allied foreign leaders a "liability"
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Germany, France want U.S. to agree to no-spying deal
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E.U. leaders demand explanation for U.S. spying
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W.H.: U.S. "is not monitoring" German chancellor's phone
White House spokesman says the NSA is not monitoring the cell phone of German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Michelle Obama and daughters tour Berlin
While President Obama was working, the rest of the first family surveyed the sights in the German capital
Obama toasts his German hosts
President Obama recalls a story of early friendship between America and Germany to toast his German hosts while in Berlin
Obama salutes the Berlin Airlift's "Candy Bomber"
President lauds Gail Halvorsen, who participated in the Berlin Airlift by dropping candy from his plane to German children
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President Obama denounces "overcranked" talk that America is "preparing to go all in and participate in another war" in Syria
Obama to Germans: America is not "rifling" through your emails
President defends NSA surveillance programs in Europe, says information procured has halted threats in America, Germany, and elsewhere
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