Jen Psaki: US contacts with Ukrainians and Russians about possible sanctions 
sanctions against Russia over Ukraine. Her words are reported by RIA Novosti.
Psaki said that the United States had clearly expressed its “concern about the threatening rhetoric” of Russia and “about reports of an increase in the number of troops on the border.” According to her, the American side is in contact with Russia and Ukraine on the situation on the border of these countries.
The press secretary stressed that the United States is ready to use sanctions against Russia. “We are in direct contact with Ukrainians and Russians about what these instruments might be,” she added, noting that the US “will not hesitate” using them.
Earlier, US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said, that Washington could impose unprecedented sanctions on Russia if Moscow takes any action aimed at destabilizing the situation in Ukraine. She also stressed that not only the United States, but all NATO members are ready to support Ukraine.