politically, diplomatically, and economically. i would emphasize to the leaders of russia, this is not something we are seeking to do. this is something russia's choices may force us to do. so far we have suspended participation in the preparations for the sochi g8 summit. we have suspended military contacts and we have suspended bilateral economic dialogue and we are prepared to take further steps if russia does not return its forces to the barracks and engage in a legitimate policy of deescalation. at the same time the united states and its partners, our partners, will support ukraine. we will support it as it takes difficult steps to deal with its economy. and i appreciate the meeting that i just had with the acting president and the prime