U.S. official : Germany 's leader is trying to set up an exit strategy for Russia 's Putin . Ukraine official : Ukraine , Russian ministers talk , but no signs of breakthrough . Russia denies sending troops into Crimea , saying ` ` local militias '' are involved . `` The United States will stand by the Ukrainian people as they build the strong democratic country they deserve , '' Kerry said . U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Russia made up plans to intervene .
U.S. official : Germany 's leader is trying to set up an exit strategy for Russia 's Putin . Ukraine official : Ukraine , Russian ministers talk , but no signs of breakthrough . Russia denies sending troops into Crimea , saying ` ` local militias '' are involved . U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Russia made up plans to intervene .