NEW : John Kerry and his Russian counterpart give differing views of conversation . Comment: John Kerry said in December that U.S. , Russia were n't engaged in bidding war over Ukraine . White House says Ukraine conflict not reminiscent of 'proxy conflicts of the Cold War era '
NEW : John Kerry and his Russian counterpart give differing views of conversation . Obama administration continues to dismiss notion of new Cold War with Russia . John Kerry said in December that U.S. , Russia were n't engaged in bidding war over Ukraine . White House says Ukraine conflict not reminiscent of 'proxy conflicts of the Cold War era '