“The willingness to discuss complicated questions with the intention to find solutions is the most important moment of the [Lavrov-Kerry] press conference, and probably the most important moment of the negotiations in Sochi,” Kislyak said on Tuesday at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
Vladimir Putin has met in his Sochi residence with US Secretary of State @JohnKerry http://t.co/OoyHJqK24b pic.twitter.com/4czfThcDfl
— President of Russia (@KremlinRussia_E) 12 мая 2015
Had frank discussions with President #Putin & FM #Lavrov on key issues including #IranTalks, #Syria, #Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/KDHrXgB0oH
— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) 12 мая 2015
On Tuesday, Kerry met with Putin and Lavrov behind closed doors in Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi during his first visit to Russia since May 2013.
С.Лавров и Дж.Керри в Сочи возлагают цветы/Lavrov & Kerry laid wreaths at memorial to fallen soldiers in Sochi pic.twitter.com/0zK5YnxGZw
— МИД России (@MID_RF) 12 мая 2015
The Ukrainian crisis, the situation in Syria and the Iranian nuclear program were among the main issues discussed in Sochi by the two sides.
Made a visit to #Zavokzalny War Memorial with FM #Lavrov to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice during #WWII. pic.twitter.com/PR1c1W7j0V
— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) 12 мая 2015
After the meeting, Kerry said in a press conference that the United States did not expect any significant breakthrough in the talks, but considers the dialogue with the Russian leadership very important.
Sochi Tomato is Idaho Potato's best friend / Дары Краснодарского края едут в Америку pic.twitter.com/ifFddu6dOv
— MFA Russia (@mfa_russia) 12 мая 2015
Kerry will also take home a T-shirt with symbols of Victory/ А еще Дж.Керри увезет домой футболку с символикой Победы pic.twitter.com/p3aXzUur2W
— MFA Russia (@mfa_russia) 12 мая 2015
