6 Oct 2014 18:16

Russian, U.S. diplomats discuss Ukraine normalization

MOSCOW. Oct 6 (Interfax) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin and U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Tefft discussed the situation in Ukraine on Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

"The discussion focused on the settlement of the current crisis in Ukraine and other pressing issues on the international agenda," it said.

The talks were held on the American side's initiative, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.