Clinton treads lightly on Russia's doorstep
Clinton also said American companies have a "great opportunity" for fruitful investments in Ukraine, particularly its energy sector, although she also suggested that the country needs to get a tighter grip on business corruption.
At a joint news conference with President Viktor Yanukovych, Clinton said the Obama administration supports efforts by Ukraine to deepen its relationship with Russia, so long as it also remains open to closer ties to the United States and Europe. She also glided over a reporter's question on the impact of the Russian spy ring arrests in the U.S., deferring to President Barack Obama's statement that the U.S.-Russian relationship would be unaffected by the case.
