Obama Ends Trip with Arguably Little Progress on Ukraine

After a four-nation tour that started in Europe and ended in Saudi Arabia, the song remains the same for President Barack Obama and Ukraine. Obama ended the trip in the same situation, facing great uncertainty about a diplomatic solution.

After a four-nation tour that started in Europe and ended in Saudi Arabia, the song remains the same for President Barack Obama and Ukraine. Obama ended the trip in the same situation, facing great uncertainty about a diplomatic solution. European allies are skeptical about further economic sanctions against Russia, fearing backlash against their own economies.