Kerry proposes a meeting with Putin , and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov . Meeting would have allowed highest - level contact between the two nations over Crimea . Kerry presents a proposal to Lavrov in Moscow on Wednesday . Furthermore , Kerry said Russian military moves on the ground and discussions about the referendum in Crimea and the Duma 's plans to annex the region would make negotiations difficult . Official : U.S. has yet to receive an official statement from Russia about Kerry proposals .
Kerry proposes a meeting with Putin , and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov . Meeting would have allowed highest - level contact between the two nations over Crimea . Kerry presents a proposal to Lavrov in Moscow on Wednesday . Official : U.S. has yet to receive an official statement from Russia about Kerry proposals .