Kerry-Lavrov Talks on Crimea Crisis Break Down
"Julia."
LONDON----Talks between U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov over this weekend's referendum on Crimea joining Russia broke down after five hours Friday, as Western leaders warned that sanctions were looming.
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At the White House, President Barack Obama said there would be "consequences" if Russia continues to violate Ukraine's sovereignty. U.S. and European Union officials say actions to impose sanctions will begin Monday unless there is evidence of a pullback by Moscow.
"Julia, are you awake?"
Mr. Kerry carried a last-minute diplomatic appeal to Mr. Lavrov at a meeting in London, exhorting Moscow to pull its thousands of troops out of Crimea and respect Ukraine's borders. (Follow the latest developments on the crisis in Ukraine.)
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