'This is awkward': Report that Obama advised Ukraine to stand down to Putin sparks hashtag fail flashback

US told Ukraine to stand down when Putin invaded Crimea report @joshrogin & @elilake http://t.co/Q9Fl96Q9s6 via @BV

— Josh Rogin (@joshrogin) August 21, 2015

The White House advised Kiev to stand down when Putin took Crimea #smartpower http://t.co/M4qUipYx7k pic.twitter.com/1flYjfxbBK

— John Tabin (@johntabin) August 21, 2015

That time Putin invaded Ukraine & Obama admin told them "Let him" http://t.co/wIW0Hmf5yk

— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) August 21, 2015

@redsteeze Well this is awkward. pic.twitter.com/OY8C0vYDid

— pgplant (@pgplant1970) August 21, 2015

H/t @pgplant1970 pic.twitter.com/s7JoYjRyIi

— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) August 21, 2015

Oof: https://t.co/Vyoyzj99yd

— Ashe Schow (@AsheSchow) August 21, 2015