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Obama calls for Russian troop de-escalation near Ukraine's border

In an interview in Rome with Scott Pelley, President Barack Obama said Russia must move back the troops it has massed near Ukraine's border and begin direct negotiations with the Ukrainian government and the international community. The president also discussed whether U.S. action would have had an impact on Syria's humanitarian crisis.
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