Ukraine crisis: Putin and Obama discuss diplomatic plan
March 29, 2014
Russia’s Vladimir Putin has telephoned US President Barack Obama to discuss a possible diplomatic solution to the crisis in Ukraine.
They considered a US plan for a halt to Russia’s military build-up on the border with Ukraine, a troop withdrawal in Crimea, and moves to protect the Russian speakers in the region. Mr Putin stressed the threat posed by “extremists” in Kiev, the Kremlin said. The two leaders agreed that their foreign ministers would meet soon to discuss the next steps.