Kerry Held 'Frank' Discussions With Lavrov on Ukraine, Iran, Syria

The meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and US Secretary of State Kerry in Geneva has been held second time since the beginning of 2015.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Twitter Monday that he had just held a "frank" conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the most vital issues of international affairs.

"Just met with @mfa_russia FM Lavrov for frank discussions on #Ukraine, #Syria & #IranTalks," Kerry tweeted.

Just met with @mfa_russia FM Lavrov for frank discussions on #Ukraine, #Syria & #IranTalks. pic.twitter.com/bHKTd2sUgL

— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) 2 Март 2015

This was the second meeting between the top Russian and US diplomats in 2015. The talks took place in the President Wilson Hotel in Geneva, Switzerland.

Last week, Kerry said Moscow was misrepresenting facts on its alleged support for eastern Ukraine's independence forces, accusing Russian officials of "lying to his face."

The fighting in Ukraine has killed over 6,000 people, according to the latest UN estimates. In late February, Kerry said the United States were considering new economic sanctions against Russia in relation to the situation in Ukraine.

Встреча С.Лаврова и Госсекретаря США Дж.Керри в Женеве/Sergey #Lavrov talks w/US State Secretary John Kerry in Geneva pic.twitter.com/Bg04bgw6ge

— МИД РФ (@MID_RF) 2 Март 2015