Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Barack Obama by telephone that Moscow reserves the right to protect its interests and Russian -speaking people in Ukraine .
In a statement uploaded online , the Kremlin said Obama had expressed concern about the possibility of Russia's military intervention in Ukraine .
" In response to concerns shown by Obama on plans for the possible use of Russian armed forces in the territory of Ukraine , Putin drew attention to the provocative , criminal actions by the ultra - nationalists , which is basically driven by the current authorities in Kiev , " the statement said that.
" The Russian president stressed that there is a real threat to the life and health of Russian citizens and their counterparts in the territory of Ukraine . "
Vladimir Putin stressed that if the violence spreads further in the eastern regions of Ukraine and in Crimea , then Russia reserves the right to protect its interests and the interests of the people speaking the language of Russians living there .
Prime Minister ( PM ) of Canada Stephen Harper , on Saturday , threatened that he would follow the lead of Washington to be absent from the Summit ( Summit ) G8 to be held in Russia in June.
The threat was related to the issuance of a surprise attack by the military of Russia to Ukraine .
Harper also recalled its ambassador from Moscow .
Decree of the Russian parliament gives green light for Putin to send troops to Ukraine , neighboring Russia , has provoked protests from the international community.
" We join with our allies condemn every effort by the military intervention of President Putin in Ukraine , " Harper said in a statement .
" Such actions clearly constitute a violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine . Act that also is a violation of Russia's obligations to comply with international law . "
U.S. officials have warned that President Barack Obama and European leaders pempimin not seem to be coming to the G8 summit in Sochi if Ukraine crisis is not resolved .
Harper 's statement came after a separate Obama talks by phone with her and the President of France Francois Hollande .
Canada 's prime minister also held a cabinet meeting to discuss the crisis .
" Canada recognizes the validity of the Ukrainian government . Region must be respected and sovereign Ukraine Ukrainian people should be free to determine their own future , " added Harper .
" We urge President Putin to withdraw its forces to their bases and refrain from provocative acts and harm . "
He said , " Canada has suspended its involvement in the preparation of the G8 summit , which is currently planned to be held in Sochi , and the Canadian ambassador in Moscow was our calling home for consultations . "
Ottawa also issued a call menudukung the United States to international observers from the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe immediately deployed to Ukraine , said Harper was quoted as saying by AFP .
Canada has joined other allies in carrying out efforts to establish a financial aid package for Ukraine is experiencing financial difficulties .
Russia has the right to protect its interests and the Russian -speaking population " in Ukraine , said President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturday .
Russian president accused the new government in Kiev to support " evil actions by the ultranationalist " , the Kremlin said .
The two leaders spoke by telephone after the Russian parliament allowing military action in Ukraine in one kegegangan increased dramatically.
The Kremlin statement said the talks were at the instigation of the United States and focused on the " exceptional situation in Kiev " .
The talks came after Obama's national security team met Saturday to consider policy options while Washington continues to keep abreast of the increasing crisis in Ukraine and Crimea .
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