I think this is the final degradation of America. In London, held talks Lavrov and Kerry. 03/14/2014. Week the whole world was looking forward to the next round of negotiations on Ukraine between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. The meeting finally took place in London. Talk Ukrainian problem was to go to Russia more March 10. However, at the last moment the Americans decided to postpone the visit. The fact that John Kerry was going to Russia to continue consultations on Ukraine, Sergei Lavrov said on Monday in a report to President Vladimir Putin of the Russian diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis in Ukraine. They offered to come today, in my opinion, were ready to Kerry accept. He previously agreed. Saturday called me and said that he would yet be postponed somewhat, - said Lavrov. According to him, postponing the visit, Kerry referred to training in Washington a new document, which was submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Frankly, we have in this regard many questions arise, - said the Minister. In addition, Lavrov spoke about counter-proposals to the United States. With the participation of members of the Security Council, we have prepared our counter-proposals to the United States. They are meant to introduce the situation in the framework of international law, taking into account the interests of all, without exception, the Ukrainians, - said the Minister. State Department spokesman Jennifer Psaki interpreted differently cancellation Kerry visit to Russia, noting that the Americans want to be confident in the fact that Russia is prepared to cooperate. He (Kerry) never gives up in order to quickly get on a plane and spend a personal meeting - said Psaki. - But we want to make sure that the other party is serious about this issue. And, what specific safeguards waited State Department, Psaki could not clearly explain even the American reporters. Washington then took some time to collect your thoughts and prepare for a new round of diplomatic battles with Moscow. Despite the fact that the time and place of the meeting of foreign ministers of Russia and the United States until recently remained unclear, preparation for it was in full swing. All this time the talks Lavrov and Kerry were in an intense pace. A week ago, 5 and 6 March they met alternately in Paris and Rome. Then spent four telephone conversations - 7, 8, March 11 and on the eve of the meeting itself, during which they discussed various aspects of the crisis in Ukraine. The Russian side emphasized the need for full consideration of all Ukrainians and all regions to find a way out of the crisis, as well as respect for the rights of the Crimean population independently determine their own destiny in accordance with international law, - said in a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry on March 11. In addition, the Russian minister warned the U.S. against hasty and ill-considered steps that could harm US-Russian relations, especially in regard to the sanctions measures that inevitably backfire on the United States itself. What Kerry arrived in the British capital, it became clear the day before, when the U.S. media reported some of the details of State speech in Congress. If before the previous meeting with Lavrov Kerry visited Kiev, where generously promised new Ukrainian government political and financial support. Then this time in front of him stood a much more difficult task - to convince U.S. lawmakers to support the proposed State Department plan to settle in Ukraine. Kerry spent more than one hour, explaining that, as importantly - what to do in Ukraine Americans. At the same congressmen appeared justifiable bewilderment when Secretary of State said that he had no doubt as to the outcome of the referendum in the Crimea. The question is not it - Kerry said. - The question is whether Russia is ready to find a way to negotiate with Ukraine, with the contact group with the countries involved, in order to resolve this issue with respect her (Russia) legitimate interests. But the goal of his meeting with Lavrov Kerry described succinctly: Our goals are simple - to protect the sovereignty and integrity of Ukraine, together with our European partners. First Kerry and Lavrov discussed the situation in Ukraine with an eye for an eye a week ago in Paris. Then the meeting place was the Russian embassy. At this time, the Americans took the initiative to prepare for the talks, which took place at the residence of the U.S. Ambassador in London. As planned at 10.15 am Kerry Lavrov waited at the entrance to the residence of the U.S. ambassador to Britain. I am delighted to welcome in the residence Minister Lavrov - Kerry said before the talks - we have something to discuss. To be a lot to talk on the issues that face us, maybe we can find a solution. We are satisfied that we can meet today. Situation is difficult, a lot of things happened, a lot of time has been lost, see what we can do - said Lavrov. Negotiations began. Meanwhile. Half an hour before meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Sergei Lavrov held talks with British Foreign Secretary William Hague.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 13:30:00 +0000
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