TRANSLATED: Link to Putin Statement: http://www.kremlin.ru/news/20593

Telephone conversation with U.S. President Barack Obama

March 17, 2014 , 00:30

Tags: foreign policy, United States

At the initiative of the American side had a telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Barack Obama.

Continued discussion of the various aspects of the crisis in Ukraine. Putin drew attention to the inability and unwillingness of the current Kiev authorities to curb rampant ultra-nationalist and radical groups , destabilizing and terrorizing civilians , including Russian-speaking population and our compatriots.

In this context, consider sending to Ukraine OSCE monitoring mission . According to the President of Russia , the activity of such a mission should be extended to all Ukrainian regions .

In connection with the referendum held in Crimea, Putin stressed that its holding is fully consistent with international law and the UN Charter and take into account , in particular, the famous Kosovo precedent . At the same time the inhabitants of the peninsula were guaranteed the possibility of free will and self-determination.

Heads of State noted that, despite the differences in the estimates should work together to seek ways to help stabilize the situation in Ukraine .

U.S. President congratulated the President of Russia on the success of the Paralympic Winter Games and asked to convey greetings to the participants of the competition.

March 17, 2014 , 00:30