ukraine united states our allies would rip on respond with strong economic measures. the white house said the teams are both presidents would follow up with the meeting. figs follow up with the meeting. as we follow up with the meeting. sis we pursue follow up with the meeting. is we pursue diplomatic channels, we pursue diplomatic channels, we will also prepare for all contingencies just we will also prepare for all contingenciesjust as we we will also prepare for all contingencies just as we have been doing for weeks now including through the preparation of specific responses to russian escalation should they be required. is, should they be required. a statement released by the kremlin said that you put in had stressed russia should not be held responsible for tensions because nato was making dangerous attempts to take over ukrainian territory and increasing its military potential on russia s borders. ukraine has been celebrating the 30th anniversary of its armed forces. an adviser