continue to expand upon steps we have taken in recent days in order to isolate russia 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 g-8 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